She (Five Minute Friday)
It’s another Five Minute Friday, and I’m joining in. Today’s word? She.
Here’s how you play along.
1. Write for 5 minutes flat about the word of the day.
2. Link back to Five Minute Friday and invite others to join in.
3. Leave comments for the person who linked ahead of you.
And now it’s time to start:
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“She” is a song by Barenaked Ladies. I actually can’t remember the words or why I immediately think of Barenaked Ladies when I think of “she.” But, I do like the Barenaked Ladies and their music. And my kids really like their children’s album. Have you heard it? Super cute. There’s “Pollywog in a Bog” and the Ninja song. It’s just catchy enough for the kids and “smart” enough for the adults.
Speaking of being an adult — you know what dawned on me recently? I’m an adult. I know, I know. I should have figured this out a few years ago when I hit adult status with a “real” job and the whole offspring thing. But, it’s really hitting me hard recently.
Most days, I don’t feel like a mom. I look at these kids, and I’m dumbfounded that I’m actually THEIR mom. I feel, instead, like a really cool aunt.
Moms are supposed to look like moms. Do I look like a mom? I don’t think so.
In my brain, I still look like a college kid.
And then I look in the mirror, and I realize: I’m not a college kid. I’m an adult. I have grey hairs. I have drooping body parts (post-baby, that is). I’m an adult.
It also dawned on me that in only a few short years, I’ll be forty. FORTY. When did I get so close to that age?
Ahh, time won’t stand still. I want to be the college aged kid listening to Barenaked Ladies again – – completely carefree. Funny how we think we’re dealing with so much when we’re 20 or 21 only to become 30 or 35 with far more responsibilities and stresses.
I was lamenting to my own mom yesterday that I’m so busy and so overwhelmed. And she reminded me. These years of small kids? They won’t last forever. I may feel like I’m swimming in stress right now — but this, too, shall pass.
Now she is a smart lady.
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