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Motherhood · November 19, 2015

Ten thoughts that go through my head every single day.

1. How is it already morning? Is Claire ever going to sleep through the night, or are the girls ever going to sleep later than 6:30 am ever again? Hmm. Probably neither any time soon. Thank the good Lord for coffee.

2. *after drinking too much coffee* What should we do today?! We should go to the park! Or let’s go to the zoo! Going to the mall with three kids isn’t so bad, let’s go! Let’s do all the fun things!!!
3. Holy shit why did I attempt to do all the fun things. Not enough hands. Not enough energy. Why is the park so crowded? Why is the train table so full of germs? We should drive through chic-fil-a.
4. When was the last time I washed my hair? One glimpse in the mirror (or even worse, the horrifying accidental front facing camera) tells me it wasn’t anytime in the last 72 hours. Ooh, maybe I’ll shower when the kids are napping! Spoiler alert: I won’t.
5. Can my kids actually not hear me? I mean, I did tell them ten times not to yell while Claire is sleeping or put their socks in the toilet, right????
6. I really need to vacuum.
 
7. Where is Ellie’s sippy cup? Why am I always looking for Ellie’s sippy cup?
 
8. Is it wine o’clock? Did I just hear a car door? No. Was that the garage opening? Nope. Hang in there, we’re in the home stretch. Brandon’s almost home. Brandon’s almost home. Brandon’s almost home.
9. Ughhhh, they’re all so cute and sweet. Drinking their milk & reading books before bed, I love them. I wish they could all just sleep in our bed.
10. Was I a good mom today? Did I yell too much? Did my kids have enough fun? Why does Brandon have more patience than me? Because he isn’t home all day with them, right? If I went to work, I would be overflowing with patience when I came home at night, right? Maybe I should go back to work. Or maybe I’ll just try to do better tomorrow. Let’s watch Breaking Bad.
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  1. Dena Jouffray says

    November 19, 2015 at 8:39 pm

    Love this? and I can totally relate to every thought!! I have two girls the same ages as your oldest two! So fun & exhausting all at the same time! Keep up the good work?? We plan to try for our third soon? Kinda scared!

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  2. Isaly Morgan says

    November 19, 2015 at 8:39 pm

    These were exactly my thoughts when I stayed home with two under two! I miss it!

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  3. Leslie says

    November 19, 2015 at 8:39 pm

    I'm not a mom but these had me dying laughing!

    Your crew is the cutest and I'm sure everyday is a fun adventure.

    Reply
  4. Bree Gale says

    November 19, 2015 at 8:39 pm

    Love love love this!!

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  5. JB says

    November 19, 2015 at 8:39 pm

    #10–every day I ask myself those same questions: was I a good mom? Did I yell too much? Did my kids have enough fun? and Did I cuddle them enough?

    I believe that the fact that we ask ourselves those questions means we are good moms. Three kiddos seems like NO JOKE. I have 2 and I contemplate a 3rd and then I'm like…hmm…nope. But who knows. I would love a baby girl 🙂

    Anyway, have some wine and relax with your hubs tonight–you deserve it! xo bickerstaffblog.blogspot.com

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  6. Emily says

    November 19, 2015 at 8:39 pm

    I just love your honest thoughts and rambling. LOVE LOVE LOVE

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  7. Anonymous says

    November 19, 2015 at 8:39 pm

    Seriously. This is hilarious. We have kids almost the same age and the same things go through my head! Is he home yet… Is my patience dwindling…. Am I the only one who thinks 3 is the game changer!!

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  8. Leanne says

    November 19, 2015 at 8:39 pm

    Love it!! haha. All true 🙂

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  9. Curly Girl Confessions says

    November 19, 2015 at 8:39 pm

    hahaha, I am a work from home Mama, only have 1 and I say the same damn thing every day!

    Reply
  10. Isaly Morgan says

    November 19, 2015 at 8:39 pm

    So true!!

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  11. Kwilliams11 says

    November 19, 2015 at 8:39 pm

    This was exactly what I needed to read today! This is how I feel everyday and I always think I am alone. 🙂

    Reply
  12. Kaitlin Stineman says

    November 19, 2015 at 8:39 pm

    Pretty much sums up my thoughts as well!

    Reply
  13. Willow says

    November 19, 2015 at 8:39 pm

    You could not be be more spot on! Are you camping in my brain! Great to hear a grateful, cheerful yet truthful account of a day with your hands full.

    Reply
  14. Shawnna says

    November 19, 2015 at 8:39 pm

    hahaha so completely true! i only have one so i can't imagine the chaos you deal with on the daily.

    i just wrote an entire blog post regarding your #7. toddlers hiding things should be a reality tv show.

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  15. Shawnna says

    November 19, 2015 at 8:39 pm

    hahaha so completely true! i only have one so i can't imagine the chaos you deal with on the daily.

    i just wrote an entire blog post regarding your #7. toddlers hiding things should be a reality tv shot.

    Reply
  16. Sarah says

    November 19, 2015 at 8:39 pm

    As a stay at home mom of a 5 year old, 2 1/2 year old and a 5 month old this is SPOT ON! Every. Single. One!

    Reply
  17. danielle turner says

    November 19, 2015 at 8:39 pm

    this made my day! you are not alone.

    Reply
  18. Lex Morton says

    November 19, 2015 at 8:39 pm

    love this and thank you for reading my mind.

    Reply
  19. DK says

    November 19, 2015 at 8:39 pm

    That's hilarious. I thought I was the only one!

    Reply
  20. Britney says

    November 19, 2015 at 8:39 pm

    This is such a great post!!! Makes me feel like I'm not alone my little one wakes every two hours my toddler finally sleeps :/) how often do your little ones wake!!! Always coffee and wine

    Reply
  21. Betsey Navarro says

    November 19, 2015 at 8:39 pm

    This was too funny, these are all my thoughts and I don't even stay home with my kids all day!!! Made me laugh!!

    Betsey M

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  22. Michaelann says

    November 19, 2015 at 8:39 pm

    girl, yes. All of that, everyday. Right there with you 🙂

    Reply
  23. Corianne Burton says

    November 19, 2015 at 8:39 pm

    OH FRIEND. I could have written #10 myself, lol. FOR SURE – I always think Paul has more patience than me because I'm home with them all day. Sometimes I even make the mistake of saying it out loud, and then I sound like such a jerk. Lol! Glad I'm not alone.

    Reply
  24. Lindsey Pentzer says

    November 19, 2015 at 8:39 pm

    Nailed it!

    Reply
  25. Brittany Rodriguez says

    November 19, 2015 at 8:39 pm

    Love this! You are so amazing Jessica! I truly adore you

    Reply
  26. Kristin Longacre says

    November 19, 2015 at 9:35 pm

    This is an awesome list! At the end of the day the cute and cuddly makes up for the rest of the day 🙂

    Reply
  27. Erin Ressler says

    November 19, 2015 at 9:35 pm

    Spoiler alert…you will have LESS patience if you go back to work. 🙂 Trust me! Loved this!

    Reply
  28. Tara Watson says

    November 19, 2015 at 9:35 pm

    "the horrifying accidental front facing camera" hahaha!

    Reply
  29. Mell21 says

    November 19, 2015 at 9:35 pm

    This was amazing and my day exactly down to Breaking Bad! We are watching it right now too!! P.s go Iowa! My husband and I are alumni as well. 🙂

    Reply
  30. Brittni says

    November 19, 2015 at 9:35 pm

    All of this! Yes!

    And why are sippy cups so darn hard to find?! Or bows. We are ALWAYS looking for the missing hair bow!

    Reply
  31. Michelle B says

    November 19, 2015 at 9:35 pm

    #4 made me laugh out loud b/c I shriek when I go to take a picture and I see myself instead! Thanks for the entertaining and relatable afternoon post 🙂

    Reply
  32. Kerrianne says

    November 19, 2015 at 9:35 pm

    That last one. I was tearing up. I think that every single night. My husbands name is Brandon too and we have 3 kids, two boys 3&2 and a 9 month old girl. My husband asks why I talk to them a certain way sometimes or he says ' but they're so cute, why are you mad?' They are so cute when you've spent the last 10 hours breaking up fights, cleaning up messes, carrying a fussy baby everywhere and holding in your pee because you forget to use the restroom. But like they say, it won't always be like this, they won't always be little

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  33. Stephanie Dunn says

    November 19, 2015 at 9:35 pm

    I'm a working mom and I can still relate to a lot of this!! �� Love it! You're awesome, love your style ��

    Reply
  34. Anonymous says

    November 19, 2015 at 9:35 pm

    Spot. On! Hang in there lady. You are a great mom every single day. Promise. -NG

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  35. Liz Brown says

    November 19, 2015 at 9:35 pm

    Something I ask myself everyday and then turn to my husband and ask was I a good mom today? Do you think she had fun today? Was there something more I could've done? It's nice to know I'm not the only one who has those questions. I love your posts like these. Thanks!!!!

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  36. Lindsay Anderson says

    November 20, 2015 at 1:52 am

    This is also my life, especially the "lets do everything fun in the world" moment followed by the "why did i do this.. again" moment. Bedtime is always a good time for like 2 mn until i realize i miss them already and go cuddle with them while they are asleep. Thanks for keeping motherhood real.
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  37. a winter's tale says

    November 20, 2015 at 1:52 am

    you read my mind.

    Reply
  38. Leah Emley says

    November 20, 2015 at 1:52 am

    Haha I love this so much..4 and 10 for sure! And 1-3. And all the rest. So hilarious and true!

    Reply
  39. Shaunacey Bonneville says

    November 20, 2015 at 1:52 am

    omg YES and I only have two!

    Confessions of a Frumpy Mommy

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  40. Juliana says

    November 20, 2015 at 1:52 am

    I love that I am not the only stay at home mom who has these thoughts daily 🙂 thanks for always being so honest about how amazing but yet crazy real life is!

    Reply
  41. Jennifer says

    November 20, 2015 at 1:52 am

    #8! I always think I hear my husband pull up and I'll open the door and nope, my ears are playing tricks on me 🙂 I also thought to myself today if I can continue being a stay-at-home mom to my girls this morning after I was already exhausted by 8:30 am HA. I love them and wouldn't want it any other way!!

    Reply
  42. Sarita @ it's my girls' world says

    November 20, 2015 at 1:52 am

    LOve this and can relate to it ALL!!!!!

    Reply
  43. Jeannine says

    November 20, 2015 at 1:52 am

    Did you hack into my brain?? 🙂

    Reply
  44. Kelly Plachy says

    November 20, 2015 at 1:52 am

    Number 10 is me ALL the way! Oh my husband had a thanksgiving lunch catered today at lunch.. What did I have… A few bites of my 22 month old's pizza lunch able…and he will probably have his last meeting of the day at a bar with cocktails… So he will come home wth all the patience I don't have.. While a newborn is attached to my boob and my toddler is running around the house destroying everything while I make a half ass dinner … Bring on wine o clock and a husband with patience 😉

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  45. Renee says

    November 20, 2015 at 1:52 am

    The inner mutterings of every mum with children under 5 😉 x

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  46. Julienne says

    November 20, 2015 at 1:52 am

    Yes to #8! I've been known to restlessly pace the house until the husband gets home. That last hour draaaaaags.

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  47. Tessa Nardelli says

    November 20, 2015 at 1:52 am

    MY FAVORITE POST EVER.

    Reply
  48. Gina babybluemom.com says

    November 20, 2015 at 1:52 am

    Yes, yes, and yes! Thankfully God's grace is new each morning.

    Reply
  49. Elizabeth Qaraja says

    November 20, 2015 at 2:36 am

    I never comment on shit, but this is great.

    Reply
  50. Anonymous says

    November 20, 2015 at 2:36 am

    Have you ever posted your skin care routine ??? I know random but I have two littles ones, suffer lack of sleep and I feel like my face is showing it big time— you look great!

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  51. sherri says

    November 20, 2015 at 2:36 am

    How about, "when are the real parents going to show up!" And then I remember (gratefully) that I am the real parent. (sometimes it take a few seconds or LONG MINUTES).

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  52. Anonymous says

    November 20, 2015 at 2:12 pm

    You are perfection!

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  53. Else says

    November 20, 2015 at 2:12 pm

    And still you manage to make the girls look so super cute and coordinated on all the pictures! What is the trick 🙂

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  54. Emily Krause says

    November 20, 2015 at 2:12 pm

    I'm cracking up about the phantom garage door opening or the car door. from about 5 p.m. on I swear I have supersonic ears. I'm almost always wrong.

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  55. Kelly says

    November 20, 2015 at 2:12 pm

    Is it possible that we share a brain or do we just have all the same thoughts because we both have 3 kids about the same age??!! Thank you for this!

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  56. Tara says

    November 20, 2015 at 2:12 pm

    Love this!! This is my day exactly!

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  57. Melissa says

    November 20, 2015 at 2:12 pm

    Yes to all of it and LOL to "I really need to vacuum."

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  58. Diana says

    November 20, 2015 at 2:12 pm

    #3 for sure!!! I want my kids to grow up with fun memories, traditions, etc. But every time, my fantasy of what our adventures will look like come crashing down around me. Three kids is no joke!

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  59. Chouquette et biscotto says

    November 20, 2015 at 2:12 pm

    So so funny !! I could have written some of these toughts and i only have one boy ! kisses from France !

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  60. AnchorsandHoney says

    November 20, 2015 at 2:12 pm

    hahaha, this is great! I often have the similar thoughts too!

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  61. Unknown says

    November 20, 2015 at 2:12 pm

    You Rock, I have all those same thoughts plus many more about my kids and my parenting everyday! Thank you for keeping it so real it's so refreshing to read and so relatable.

    Reply
  62. Allison Cooley says

    November 20, 2015 at 2:12 pm

    So much yes!! This is spot on. Especially before and after coffee!

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  63. Shayna says

    November 20, 2015 at 2:12 pm

    Oh, Jessica! You've nailed it yet again!

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  64. Momista Beginnings says

    November 20, 2015 at 2:12 pm

    Yep, in a nutshell! It's knowing just how universal so many of our daily "mom" experiences are that really gets me through each week. You're doing a fab job, Mama. -Misty

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  65. natasha {schue love} says

    November 20, 2015 at 2:12 pm

    #amen

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  66. Mrs. Jones' Soapbox says

    November 20, 2015 at 2:12 pm

    Amen!

    Reply
  67. LOVESTRONG says

    November 20, 2015 at 2:12 pm

    You are awesome. I love this! Haha You are my inspiration for being a fun mom, so it's nice to see that there's a little bit of crazy behind the fun too 😉

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  68. Alyssa M says

    November 20, 2015 at 2:12 pm

    YES. Especially 10, every single day when I'm going to sleep

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  69. Kelsey Dewey says

    November 20, 2015 at 8:34 pm

    Love number 10 🙂

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  70. AmyInMission says

    November 20, 2015 at 8:34 pm

    This.is.my.life.

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  71. Sarah Pigott says

    November 20, 2015 at 8:34 pm

    Love this! So nice to know I am not alone!

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  72. Sarah Pigott says

    November 20, 2015 at 8:34 pm

    I love this… Nice to know I am not alone!

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  73. Sharon says

    November 20, 2015 at 8:34 pm

    SPOT.ON! Glad to know I'm not alone. 🙂 Love it!

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  74. Kimmie D. says

    November 20, 2015 at 8:34 pm

    I don't have any little kids but I read you because you are funny and real. You're doing a great job – I think. As someone said before – the fact that you worry about whether you're a good mom is proof enough that you are. Happy holidays to you.

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  75. amanda says

    November 20, 2015 at 8:34 pm

    Three things: 1. I love this post SO much! 2. There need to be more drive thrus because I do not have the energy to get two kids out of the car and back in. 3. Every single day I get my hopes up thinking I hear the garage door only to realize it's the sump pump. (Rainy days are the worst!) I always think "now that was definitely the garage!!" Nope…sump pump again.

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  76. Bekah Tuttle says

    November 20, 2015 at 8:34 pm

    I needed to read this! Im so glad Im not alone!

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  77. Bekah Tuttle says

    November 20, 2015 at 8:34 pm

    I needed to read this! Im glad Im not alone!

    Reply
  78. Emily Beckwith says

    November 23, 2015 at 3:25 pm

    So accurate! And you do it with three little girls. I just have one. Haha!

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  79. melissa gladney says

    November 23, 2015 at 3:25 pm

    YES TO ALL OF THESE!!! Thanks for keeping it real! 🙂

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  80. Lisa Loves John says

    November 23, 2015 at 3:25 pm

    This is kind of amazing – absolutely love it!!

    Reply
  81. Rebecca Powers says

    November 23, 2015 at 3:25 pm

    I'm pregnant for number 3 right now. I'll have a 3.5 year old, 22 month old and newborn in March! I think alllll of these things alllll day. I never shower at nap time ha! I'm still terrified of the logistics of three. What do I do in parking lots and stores and the list is endless?!

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  82. Marissa Baker says

    November 23, 2015 at 3:25 pm

    Lol same here, all of these are spot on! 10 resonates the most.

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  83. Megan Martini says

    November 23, 2015 at 3:25 pm

    Love all of these. My little guy woke up at 515am the other day and I'm pretty sure I said "oh hell no!" out loud before I instructed him to go back to his bed. I read this article and loved, loved, loved it. Had to share: http://www.stevewiens.com/2013/03/12/to-parents-of-small-children-let-me-be-the-one-who-says-it-out-loud/

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  84. Lilly Tanaka says

    November 23, 2015 at 3:25 pm

    This is the best. And I can totally relate.

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  85. Ashley says

    November 23, 2015 at 3:25 pm

    Thank you for sharing your heart! I'm a school counselor who teaches PreK-5th grade all day, and I'm constantly afraid I'm using up all my energy and patience before I pick up my boys. I know I doubt myself as a mommy and wife at times, but I continue to thank God for giving me His grace and my own beautiful mess.

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  86. Anonymous says

    November 23, 2015 at 3:25 pm

    Oh, I am having a LOT of days lately that end with #10. I have to keep reminding myself that my daughter is a toddler so that I can refrain from yelling. I love that each day is another chance to start over brand new and be a better mom.

    Reply
  87. Andrea Hill says

    November 23, 2015 at 3:25 pm

    Yesssss! This is awesome! Thanks for your honesty, Jessica.

    Reply
  88. Buddy says

    November 23, 2015 at 3:25 pm

    All of those, every day!

    Elise

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  89. Unknown says

    November 27, 2015 at 2:46 pm

    Yes, couldn't of written it better myself, except I have 4 yo twins. Debating for the last year whether to have 1 more. But get scared every time I remember how challenging babies are up to 3 yo. Reading your blog re-affirms that too. Only now do I think I could handle it but still scared…

    Reply
  90. Heather Myers says

    November 27, 2015 at 2:46 pm

    Love this! So true!!

    Reply
  91. Anonymous says

    November 27, 2015 at 2:46 pm

    Yes!!! I keep asking when I'll get to sleep through the night and wake up later than 5:30 am. Someday….

    Reply
  92. lilmama says

    November 30, 2015 at 1:01 am

    This was so funny and SO TRUE! I am so glad i am not the only one who goes through the roller coaster of emotions and who looks at the clock counting down the minutes until the husband gets home!

    Reply
  93. Charlene Pinpin says

    December 4, 2015 at 1:06 am

    So, so good – I love this!! I feel so much better now! 😉

    Reply

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