You know you’re a mom when....

You are covered in snot and slim by the end of the day

You wake up from every little noise at night

Your arm is as asleep as the child in your arms

Your heart pounds at a cry or a scream

You stay up late just to watch your child sleep

You are a dinosaur, Elmo, Ninja Turtle and a Tonka Truck all in the same day

A kiss can fix any Boo-boo

You have changed a bazillion diapers

Your house is a mess and you can’t remember the last time you showered

Your child’s laughter is music to your ears

You check for monsters under the bed

You know your child’s voice, cry and laugh in a crowd

You pray for your child each day and night

You complain about the noise but want to wake them early because it’s too quiet

Your child’s smile can brighten any day

You dance just because they are

You take pictures of everything not wanting to miss a moment

You child is your entertainment on a Friday night

Going to bed at 8:30PM seems late

You miss them even when you’re with them

You cry because you’re overwhelmed

You laugh when you shouldn’t

You’re both happy and sad at their milestones

You will do anything and everything to protect them

You loved them before you met them

Being a mother is the greatest gift ever given. The good, the bad and the ugly; and in most case messy and sticky. I wouldn’t change it for a second. Sure some days are hard at times and I complain but at the end of the day my children will always be the best gift ever given. My children’s smiles will still brighten a bad day and my kisses will still fix any boo-boo. Each day I wake-up proud to be a mom, and feel so blessed that Heavenly Father trusted me with their lives.

I look up to so many wonderful Moms out there and I thank you for being the Moms that you are and setting such a great example. Enjoy each and every moment with your children, each moment that passes is one you can never get back.