It started in 2007 when I was pregnant with Jimmy. I started forgetting things and becoming absent-minded. Appointments were forgotten, important and
expensive things were thrown away by accident… Pete couldn’t recognize me
because I was not my usual on-the-ball self.
I called it “mommy brain” attributing it to the physical, emotional and
mental changes that took place as I had given birth to our children (to be
referred to as Huhlets).
One of the beauties of parenthood is that it’s changed me
in ways I didn’t expect. I used to be a
perfectionist – I wanted and expected myself to do things perfectly all the
time. I was a good kid growing up and
never got in trouble. If I made a
mistake at work, I’d be disappointed in myself for days. I tried my darnedest to never do anything
wrong because I thought that was the only way that I’d deserve good things and
to be loved. It’s a ridiculous way of
thinking and I needed to change. Not
only for my own sanity but I’d never want the Huhlets to feel like they have to
be perfect and can’t make a mistake.
Having kids has rearranged my priorities. I’ve had to let go of trying to be
perfect. At first it was frustrating not
being able to do it all but now I find it kind of liberating. Now all of my efforts go toward doing things
for them and everything else comes second.
I may forget to send out a birthday card or the dishes might sit for a
day but the Huhlets are always clean, fed and loved.
Here are a couple of funny examples of my mommy brain.
One time right after Ashley was born, I was in a rush to
take Jimmy to school. When we were
walking to his class, I realized I had my shorts on backwards. (they were pull on maternity shorts so there
were no buttons)
Another time we were again, in a rush to leave the house
to go to a 4th of July party.
As we were driving to the party, I look down and realize I didn’t have
shoes on but house slippers.
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| my slippers were not as cute as these |
I know I’m not the only one. We went to our pediatrician (who is also a
friend) who has two kids of her own. She
had on two different color shoes that day…
I’d love to hear what kinds of wacky things you’ve done
as a result of “mommy brain” so please add it as a comment here. If you are not a mommy and have done wacky
things like this, I’d love to hear that too!
