Humor: Motherhood 79 Articles

by Believer in Balance

Any Given Mom Day 4:00 p.m. Kids get off school bus. 4:05 p.m. Using drill sergeant tempo, get kids to unpack their backpacks, use the bathroom, eat a snack, put on soccer uniform, grab violin/music and get into mini...read more

by Kelly Swanson

They call me Junior, tell me I'm two, and, according to my bib, consider me a precious little gift from heaven, which may no longer apply after the seven-hour car ride today where I threw three temper tantrums, stuck a jel...read more

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by C S Slockbower

Following the birth of my first child, I was overjoyed. I was in pain, of course, and severely sleep-deprived, but I was still overjoyed. I would stand beside her bassinette and stare at her tiny, sleeping form, and I was ...read more

by Rachel Howells

There are moments in motherhood that fill me with such joy, love, bliss and contentment. I look at my little creations and marvel at the miracle of life and how lucky I am to be the mother of three amazing human beings. To...read more

by Mandy Tillotson

Somehow I Manage As I'm sitting on my bed contemplating the puzzling answer to this question, my husband asks "What's for dinner baby?" I compose myself with a deep breath and reply as sweetly as possible "Whateve...read more

by BJ Haring

Years ago just after my husband and I first got married we were enjoying our first Easter together. My husband had a young son who was five at the time. I had no children so I was eager to show my love, acceptance and ne...read more

by Roxan Finnell

It was quiet, too quiet to be the room of two small children. I was cleaning the living room when I happened to glance in the direction of their room. The sound of the velcro tabs on my son's cloth diaper cover being pull...read more

by Jennifer Kubinski

Today I awoke at 3:44 am. The little one needs a bottle. So I huff and puff out of frustration, since I am the only one with ears at this hour of the day. I softly pad down the hall of hard wood floors, I slowly and pat...read more

by Rachel Eggum Cinader

A mom like her My mom has major problems. My friends' moms don't actor attempt to act like teenagers. I try to tell her to act her age and what does she say? "I'm so sure! Don't be so bogus dude. Like. I mean. I'm not a...read more

by J.M.Krupinski

Mommy Powers You know that frazzled looking lady with all the kids at the store who has a purse and diaper bag slung over her shoulder, carrying a small child, kids' jackets and an armful of toys under her one arm whil...read more

by Sara Waite

Yes, I am crying over spilled milk. I have just managed to dump a full 4-ounce bottle that I had just pumped onto the living room floor (and the side of the couch), and my husband's response is "It happens." But I am sur...read more

by Erin Knight

I have always felt blessed to be a mother. Those innocent little gifts from God. You wonder what you did for fun before you had children. Although there are days when I wonder,"what was I thinking"? I am holding my son per...read more

by Kim Everett

My mom used to say, "I wouldn't take a million dollars for the kids I've got, but I wouldn't give a penny for another one." I know exactly how she felt. My stepsons are men now with sons of their own, but I will never ...read more

by Jennifer Taylor

Some women absolutely love being pregnant. I am not one of them. Weight gain, mood swings and constipation are bad enough but what I really hate is not having any amount of energy and not being able to have caffeine to kic...read more

by Joanna Sloan

Full - Time Employment It was the question I used to dread, well, maybe not the question, but rather, the reaction to the answer. A raised eyebrow, the simple oh' that spoke volumes. "And what is your occupation M...read more

by Jenney Cheever

Admit it. You're guilty. We all are. Before you had children, you'd stare distastefully at the toddler having a tantrum in the grocery store, or the preschooler talking back to his mother in the park and you'd think to ...read more

by Margaret Major

I have two children, both in their twenties. Every mother dreams of children that she can be proud of. Enter center stage my college student son, with a backpack reminiscent of a para-trooper. This backpack contains his X ...read more

by Gail Kavanagh

Just what does a mother miss most when a baby changes her life? Is it the excitement of a hot date on Saturday night? Her girlish figure? Sleep. That's what you miss most, lovely uninterrupted sleep. When I was a y...read more

by Suzanne Griffin

Should I start a sweat shop? That is the question on my mind this morning. I pray that your house is filled with quiet, sweet, obedient little adults in training. Our home however is not. Not today anyway. Today our ho...read more

by Marisa Crane

"Mothers of teenagers know why animals eat their young."-Unknown My sister, Ashley, and I like to philosophize on a daily basis. You could call us philosophers. We discuss worldly issues, intellectual prophecie...read more