The 10 Things I Know About Motherhood (That Nobody Warned Me About)
Motherhood is full of surprises—some hilarious, others downright chaotic—that no one prepares you for.
When I first became a mom, I thought I’d magically know exactly what to do—because that’s what everyone says, right? Spoiler alert: that’s not what happened. Instead of a sudden download of “Mom Knowledge,” I found myself figuring it out, one messy day at a time.
Over time, I have learned a few things—some big, some small, but all important. While I’m still winging it most days, here are 10 things about motherhood that caught me off guard. Get ready to laugh, nod, and maybe say, “Yep, that’s me!”
1. Your Body Becomes a Jungle Gym
Forget fancy gyms; your kids will use you as a human trampoline, with no warm-up necessary. You’ll develop muscles you did not know existed.
2. There’s Always a Sock Missing
No matter how many times you buy socks, one always goes rogue. It’s like they’re in a secret club.
3. You Will Speak Fluent Toddler
It’s a language of grunts, half-words, and pointing. “Baba” could mean bottle, blanket, or banana. Don’t worry, you’ll figure it out, eventually—just in time for them to stop using it.
4. Silence is Terrifying
Once you’re a mom, silence does not mean peace. If it’s quiet, something is either broken, spilled, a wall is being painted or they’ve found something they definitely shouldn’t be playing with.
5. You’ll Google the Weirdest Stuff
“Can toddlers eat dog food?” “Why does my kid lick everything?” At this point, you could write your own medical journal with the amount of “is this normal?” searches.
6. You Will Wear the Same Clothes for Days
That cute pre-baby wardrobe? It’s now your “someday clothes.” You’ll rock the same three leggings and baggy tees like a uniform. And those yoga pants? They have never seen a yoga mat.
7. Sleep is a Myth
Sleep is for the weak—or people without kids. You’ll survive on caffeine and sheer willpower.
8. Random Items Will Become Treasures
That rock your toddler found in the yard? Pure gold. That crumpled paper they colored on? Priceless art. Suddenly, you’re a curator of a museum of “what-is-this-even?”
9. Good Luck Watching Anything That Is not a Cartoon
Remember the days of Netflix binging? Gone. Now, it’s all Paw Patrol, all day, with a side of “let it go” from Frozen. Even your alone time is haunted by kids’ songs.
10. Each Day is Full of Surprises
Some are sweet, like random hugs. Others involve things smeared in places they shouldn’t be.
Motherhood is like a comedy sketch mixed with a survival game. It’s messy, it’s unpredictable, but it’s full of moments that leave you laughing, even when you want to cry.
But the truth is that you’ll Love Harder Than You Ever Thought Possible. The sleepless nights, the tantrums, the sticky messes—all of it melts away when your kid hugs you out of the blue or says, “I love you, mommy.”
Motherhood it’s a rollercoaster, but man, it’s worth the ride.
Wow, this had me laughing and nodding the whole way through! Especially the ‘sleep is a myth’ part. 😩
Haha, I’m so glad you could relate! That ‘sleep is a myth’ part hits hard, doesn’t it? It’s a wild ride, but it helps to know we’re not alone in the chaos! 😅