You know you're a mom when...

So I picked this up from some other blog I read occasionally and thought it was a fun idea. I'll try to have a new one each Wednesday (I heard somewhere that people like it when you consistently update your blog, guess it gives them something to look forward to). Anyway, so for this week here is my "you know you're a mom when..."

You know you are a mom when you get spit up on multiple times EVERY SINGLE DAY and don't mind, in fact you plan things around it. I literally either a) walk around shirtless until Mike is safely strapped into his car seat each morning (makes it much harder for him to get me if he is strapped into his seat) or b) wear a raincoat until he is strapped in. This may seem a bit silly but I have had to change my complete outfit more than once when I was already running late for work.

No one really seems to understand when I tell them "he spits up... A LOT." They look at me and smile like they know what I'm talking about and nod a little bit and put their arms out to hold my darling little boy. Sometimes they are lucky and decides to keep his lunch in. Usually, however, after a few minutes, they give me a shocked looked (something akin to "what in the hell is wrong with this baby and why am I suddenly covered in milk"). I kindly explain once again that "he spits up a lot" while handing them a towel to clean up with.

I read in multiple places that most babies stop spitting up by 4 months. We are rounding out 5 and he shows no signs of stopping. It has gotten better however. And for the worriers out there: we have discussed this with his pediatrician multiple times. His doctor is not concerned because a) Mike is still gaining plenty of weight and b) it doesn't bother Mike at all. I think my favorite quote on this subject is "is isn't a medical problem, it's a laundry problem." My washing machine couldn't agree more.

See that white stuff on my chest...yep, spit up. Mike has it all down his front too. This picture really doesn't do justice to the quantity, but you get the idea.