Today, I found myself picking a booger—not my own but my child’s. It was an instinctive action, almost primal. As my daughter approached me, there it was, sitting on her nose like it owned the place.
Without a second thought, I went full mom mode and used my bare hands to flick it away, sending it to the ground where it rightly belonged. How dare it attach itself to my kid’s face! I can only imagine a nearby bird snatching it up for nest-building material—what a lucky find that would be! Who knew boogers could be such valuable resources? Recycling at its best, right?
Witnesses were present, but I felt no shame as we continued chatting, pretending nothing out of the ordinary was happening. This is the reality of motherhood: it’s often downright disgusting. In fact, I’m pretty disgusting myself.
Using saliva to clean our children, which is essentially what we do when wiping their faces, is not exactly hygienic. But we all do it. “Oh, you’ve been coloring with markers, sweetie? Let me just lick my thumb and wipe that off your face like it’s totally normal.” It’s basically animal behavior.
Have you ever found yourself with your face buried in a diaper, questioning your life choices? Those moments when you suspect something is amiss, and you ask your child if they need a change, only to have them shake their head. So, you lean in for a closer inspection, taking an unnecessary whiff of the unmistakable scent of a full diaper. Why do we do this? One wrong move, and you might inhale a fart…just like taking a hit from a bong.
Imagine if my boss could see me now. I might just add “expert at detecting foul odors” to my resume. Oh wait, I meant to say I sniff out “not-so-pleasant things” regularly. Because that’s totally normal, right?
While others might find these actions repulsive, as moms, we often become desensitized to the gross realities of parenthood. It’s a survival tactic we adopt; sometimes, you just have to dive into the chaos headfirst. For more insights into the world of parenting, check out our post about the home insemination kit.
In conclusion, the journey of motherhood is filled with moments that challenge our sanity and sense of hygiene. From picking boogers to sniffing diapers, we embrace the mess because it’s part of the gig.
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