being a mama means:

never getting any sleep (ever)

piles of laundry that never quite make it to the closet

slobbery giggles that light up your heart

bibs and more bibs

changing your clothes three times a day (spit up is not a publicly acceptable accessory)

losing your mind and essentially writing/articulating at the level of a first grader

celebrating things like rolling over, clapping & laughing

finding that a toothless grin is the best kind of caffeine

knowing how to put on a diaper with your eyes closed (occasionally literally)

doing things you said you never would

hearing a stranger call your hairless girl a "handsome fellow" & laughing about it

missing your baby while she naps in the room next to you

having a mug of coffee/diet coke superglued to your hand at all times

falling asleep mid-conversation with your spouse

getting into heated debates (with yourself) regarding whether or not activewear is acceptable attire in public (the activewear always wins, always)

spending more time in the baby section at Target than anywhere else in the store

thinking every morning that you couldn't possible love this person more

having your heart explode the first time she searches for your face when someone else holds her

being ridiculously excited about your spouse coming home because... it means a break

picking someone else's boogers

your internet search history contains an embarrassing amount of links mentioning the word "nipple" and it's not for recreational purposes...

gurgling sounds are the most beautiful sounds on earth

seriously debating what constitutes as "too many" photos of your child

you divide your time as follows: nap #1, feeding #1, nap #2, etc...

a sink full of dishes that never get washed

being able to fill a dictionary with the things you can do with one hand

wasting/enjoying an afternoon playing peek-a-boo

chubby cheeks and chunky legs

wide eyes

smiles

kisses

love

Happy mama's day to all you lovely ladies!!

xo

*Thanks to the darling Lisa Chiu for the photo!