Top Ten things I’ve learned since becoming a Mother (especially a Mother of more than one!)… (I probably should compile a list of 1,000,000 things I’ve learned, but ten seems much more manageable!)
1. Assvice=Bad, Advice from great friends in the blogosphere=Good
2. Even I can watch Hi-5 if it means that I can have 20 more minutes of peace and quiet for blogging cleaning.
3. You can never watch too many episodes of Blue’s Clues (please refer to #2)
4. The pediatrician doesn’t know your child like you do. You don’t need their permission, you don’t have to follow their parenting advice, you must demand more of their time if they don’t give your child what he/she needs.
5. Microwave meals are not evil. Dry and not as tasty as home cooked, but nourishment, nonetheless. Sandwiches also count as a full meal.
6. Showering at night means you at least get a shower.
7. Shaving is highly overrated. So is make-up. So are hair dryers. And nail polish.
8. It’s okay if your toddler has only jelly for breakfast and ketchup for lunch.
9. There’s nothing wrong with wearing pajamas all day. It’s better than going naked when there is no laundry clean.
10. All baby clothes should have crotch snaps. The ones that don’t have snaps make excellent dust rags.
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Sandwiches DO count as a full meal…I tell my friends that all the time!!!
By EE on 06.12.07 2:34 pm | Permalink
I want to add that cereal also makes a great dinner (or lunch). Dry with a cup of milk or mixed together. Doesn’t matter.
By Dana on 06.12.07 3:10 pm | Permalink
Very funny!
Number 10…oh yeah. Ive actually seen fancy smancy high end outfits with teeny tiny buttons to get it off and on. Oh no, it’s snap and go for me!
By Queen Heather on 06.12.07 3:32 pm | Permalink
What a fantastic list! I do believe we have a similar parenting style!!!
Hope all is going well!
By Cate on 06.12.07 3:32 pm | Permalink
LOVE this list, though I have to admit that some of these are things I WISH I’ve learned. I still let pediatricians bully me sometimes. I still forget that the stupid outfits without crotch snaps are gonna drive me nuts, and I sometimes beat myself up for calling ketchup a “vegetable.” hahahaha. Still, I’m trying to learn these things! Great list!!!
By Brillig on 06.12.07 4:56 pm | Permalink
Ooooh! Number 8!!! That’s DS to a T! Number 10! I think I actually gave all the non snaps to Goodwill…
By Jennie on 06.12.07 5:58 pm | Permalink
These are excellent! I especially like number four… something I wish I’d figured out sooner.
By Absolutely Bananas on 06.12.07 6:32 pm | Permalink
Great list! I completely agree!
By Toni on 06.12.07 6:51 pm | Permalink
Yes, yes, and yes. The TV has been constant in our house the past two weeks, and meals have become very quick and boring. It’s amazing how many times a toddler can eat PB&J in one week without complaining.
By Christina on 06.12.07 7:37 pm | Permalink
The other day I did “breakfast for dinner” out of desperation (bacon in the microwave, scrambled eggs, toast, fruit) and you would have thought I just served a 5-star gourmet meal. The kids LOVED it. It took 5 minutes. I will definitely be serving THAT again!!
Your #4 is especially great.
By mayberry on 06.12.07 8:19 pm | Permalink
Wonderful list. I concur.
By Janet a.k.a. "Wonder Mom" on 06.12.07 9:43 pm | Permalink
Love the list!
Ahh, Ms. Playgroupie you are indeed wise!
By Worker Mommy on 06.12.07 9:47 pm | Permalink
love this list, my favs are #2 - b/c Sass LOVES hi-5 - it is the only reason i am able to shower. #7 - people don’t recognize me if i blow dry my hair
By feener on 06.12.07 10:25 pm | Permalink
Great list!
By Shauna on 06.12.07 11:02 pm | Permalink
Love the list…..Though when potty training..NO clothes should have snaps. In fact, let them run around naked.
By tommiea on 06.12.07 11:52 pm | Permalink
awesome list - I’m totally with you!
By Csara on 06.13.07 1:09 am | Permalink
perfect!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! i really needed to read this. i was feeling down on myself as a mom today.
By tAnYeTTa on 06.13.07 1:16 am | Permalink
LOL—i just noticed your header:
Playgroups are No Place For Children
Why do these kids keep showing up at our parties?
LOL–as soon as i figure out how to link to your site, i’m going to tell all my friends to read your blog. you are hilarious.
even when you’re serious. thank you for the laffs 
By tAnYeTTa on 06.13.07 1:20 am | Permalink
Great list! #4 is one that I always need to remind myself of. Maybe that’s why we’re already on our third ped. The pediatrician and all those books will drive you crazy!
By Amanda on 06.13.07 2:09 am | Permalink
Jennifer, I love you.
By Megan (Velveteen Mind) on 06.13.07 2:19 am | Permalink
Fantastic list. I think I will hand this out at the next baby shower I attend.
By Sugar Kane on 06.13.07 2:21 am | Permalink