Every group of people has that one person who’s overly careful and protective. They say things you thought only your mother said, remember stupid details that everyone else forgot, and try to tell you that you’re a special little snowflake every chance they get. You already know exactly what I’m talking about and have someone specific in the back of your mind, and if you don’t then it’s probably YOU. If it is you your friends will usually let you know by insisting that you relax, and the sarcasm-filled, “Thanks, MOM!”
So, if you think you might be the mom of your group here’s a checklist for you to go over, see how high you score. And if you’re like me and you KNOW that you’re the mom of a cluster of your crazy peers, then just embrace this list as a sign that you aren’t alone!
7. You remember Birthdays and Anniversaries.
If you remember more of your friends Birthday’s/Anniversaries then they do you are probably a mom. Bonus points if you have gotten them a Birthday cake or helped them find a last-minute Anniversary present.
6. You handle the “boo-boo’s.”
Oh, you need a band-aid? Your stomach hurts? You think you have a concussion? Don’t worry, I have an ice pack, a stethoscope, and a 500-count bottle of ibuprofen you’ll be fine.
5. You keep calm like a boss.
When things go wrong, you put on your big girl pants and handle business. No matter how loudly you’re screaming inside.
4. You insist on a plan.
I need plans A through Z before you can leave looking like that. Where are you going? Who are you going with? Who’s driving? When are you getting back? Is your phone fully charged?
3. You come prepared.
What do you mean I didn’t have to pack a parachute? Do you have any idea how many people die from falling every year? Not you that’s for sure!
2. You can tell when someone’s lying.
Better than any polygraph
1. You know where EVERYTHING is.
Did you check under the farthest couch cushion from the door? You always now where the charger, the left shoe, and “that thingy I had yesterday” are hiding. Like a heat-seeking mom-missile.
