I’m Such A Good Mom! (Top 10 anyway)

Posted on August 17, 2014 by Cristi G.

I always make sure that the boys have the proper safety equipment when they play. (The lumberjack helmet is completely adequate protection for riding behind the tractor on the lawn mower!)

I’m such a good mom!

I always use multi-syllabic swear words in front of the boys. (If they repeat any of them at least they’ll curse like educated sailors!)

I’m such a good mom!

3D love!

I always offer to share my popcorn at the movies. (The fact that neither boy likes popcorn has nothing at all to do with my largesse.)

I’m such a good mom!

Ready to rock!

I always make sure that the water guns are filled with warm water. (It’s a little chilly in these crisp autumn breezes when they’re running around naked at dusk!)

I’m such a good mom!

I always make sure that they use a flathead screwdriver (instead of the pointier Phillips head) when they pretend to fix the couch, or play pirates, or just want to chase each other with weapons.

I’m such a good mom!

I always make sure they hang on tightly when we’re riding the four-wheeler. (To my drink, I mean. Can’t have that spilling!)

I’m such a good mom!

I always make sure to provide educational games for them to play. (Angry Birds teaches physics I’m sure and Blackjack is all about math!)

I’m such a good mom!

Ahhh, relief!

I always teach them the proper way to act in different situations. (They only pee on the ground at home and can generally be counted on to remain clothed when off the property.)

I’m such a good mom!

I always make sure they eat properly. (Chips are made from potato which is a veggie, and I’m sure that there is a bush somewhere that grows Swedish Berries, right?)

I’m such a good mom!

I always make sure that I am prepared for any outing. (Borrowing sparkly pink socks for my sons at the McDonald’s playground is nothing out of the ordinary, besides, they love them!)

I’m such a good mom!

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47 thoughts on “I’m Such A Good Mom! (Top 10 anyway)”

Ceil on September 11, 2014 at 9:10 pm said:

Hi Cristi! I am visiting from Jennifer’s bloghop!

Well, this was not what I expected. Well, I’m not really sure what I expected, but this was very, very funny! Hang on to that drink my friend, it’s important medicine 🙂 I love your sense of humor, and your willingness to ‘out’ your backyard pee-ers!
I had fun visiting here!
Blessings,
Ceil

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- Cristi G. on September 11, 2014 at 9:12 pm said:
  
  Thank you so much Ceil, I’m glad you figured out to not take me seriously…pretty much ever!
  
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Jennifer | The Deliberate Mom on September 11, 2014 at 9:02 pm said:

Laughing so hard right now and nodding my head. I am a good mom too… (raises hand with the educational games and snacks)!

Thanks so much for sparking the party conversation at my #Blirthdaybash! I appreciate your attendance and humour!

Wishing you a lovely weekend.
xoxo

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- Cristi G. on September 11, 2014 at 9:04 pm said:
  
  Happy birthday to you! Thank you for doing so much to promote the community spirit!
  
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Robin Kramer Writes on September 11, 2014 at 8:26 pm said:

Ah…. I (too) have had snacks in my house that I know my children will not enjoy precisely because I enjoy those snacks too much to share them, so I hear you about the popcorn.

Dropping by from the Shine Blog Hop — greetings!

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- Cristi G. on September 11, 2014 at 8:31 pm said:
  
  Just my luck they’ll start to like popcorn soon too!
  
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Katie | The Surly Housewife on September 11, 2014 at 6:58 pm said:

HA! “Well-educated sailors.” I know the feeling. Sounds like you are an awesome mom 🙂 Stopping by from The Deliberate Mom.

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- Cristi G. on September 11, 2014 at 7:00 pm said:
  
  Thanks so much for stopping by, I’m glad seine appreciates the higher education level that I’m striving for! 🙂
  
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grtlyblesd on September 11, 2014 at 11:13 am said:

Between reading this and talking with 2 friends at the park yesterday who are foster parents, I’m coming to the conclusion that a good mom is one who gets out of bed in the morning and keeps trying.

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- Cristi G. on September 11, 2014 at 11:30 am said:
  
  Some days that’s about all I can do!
  
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normaleverydaylifeblog on September 11, 2014 at 9:52 am said:

Sounds to me like you’ve got this mom thing covered! 🙂 #blirthdaybash

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- Cristi G. on September 11, 2014 at 10:59 am said:
  
  Thanks! I do try!
  
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Ai on August 20, 2014 at 7:19 pm said:

Love it! You’re a GREAT MOM!

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- Cristi G. on August 20, 2014 at 8:24 pm said:
  
  Thank you so much, I think I’m pretty good too! 🙂
  
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foreverlove2007 on August 20, 2014 at 10:01 am said:

LOL! Love it… especially peeing in the grass 😉

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- Cristi G. on August 20, 2014 at 10:23 am said:
  
  We were at the park the other day and I had to work very hard convincing the little one to use the restroom instead of the soccer field!
  
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Jodi on August 19, 2014 at 5:17 pm said:

Love it!!! The water gun picture is too much, his face looks like he’s a man with a plan!

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- Cristi G. on August 19, 2014 at 5:54 pm said:
  
  He absolutely was! The dog was in mortal danger, and so was his cousin!
  
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Tricia the Good Mama on August 19, 2014 at 8:21 am said:

This is too funny. I realized I’m still a newish mom because I got anxious reading the part about running around with the screwdriver. Haha. Hopefully I’ll relax as my son gets older. Luckily for my son, my husband is super laid back.

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- Cristi G. on August 19, 2014 at 8:42 am said:
  
  I get a little nervous with the screwdrivers too. Those times are when I watch them like a hawk, ready to swoop in as soon as it gets to be too much fun for them!
  
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Alana on August 18, 2014 at 6:00 pm said:

Very good! Can’t help but smile and chuckle!

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- Cristi G. on August 18, 2014 at 6:18 pm said:
  
  You and me both! I’m glad you enjoyed it 🙂
  
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Valerie on August 18, 2014 at 11:38 am said:

This is brilliant! LOL

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- Cristi G. on August 18, 2014 at 12:05 pm said:
  
  Well, thank you so much! I’m glad you liked it 🙂
  
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Erica Buteau on August 18, 2014 at 11:10 am said:

This post had me giggling away! Thanks so much for the Monday morning laugh!

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- Cristi G. on August 18, 2014 at 11:35 am said:
  
  You’re quite welcome, happy to oblige!
  
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shelahmoss on August 18, 2014 at 10:18 am said:

Too funny. You certainly are a smart mom!

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- Cristi G. on August 18, 2014 at 11:33 am said:
  
  Maybe smart enough to get away with some things!
  
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Ali Gilbert on August 18, 2014 at 10:09 am said:

Hilarious! (And so true!)

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- Cristi G. on August 18, 2014 at 10:51 am said:
  
  As mothers we must be honest about what we’re capable of! 🙂
  
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Chase & Chance's Mom on August 18, 2014 at 9:50 am said:

ha ha…great post Cristi!!

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- Cristi G. on August 18, 2014 at 9:57 am said:
  
  Thanks! I laughed so hard while I was writing it!
  
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mamabyfire on August 18, 2014 at 9:32 am said:

I would hate for my kids to sound uneducated when they swear too! Haha! Sounds like you have being a good mom down!

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- Cristi G. on August 18, 2014 at 9:58 am said:
  
  Thank you, I try!
  
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justamom8225 on August 18, 2014 at 8:49 am said:

Thanks for the reminder to always find the funny side of parenting 🙂 On a side note, I absolutely love your header image.

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- Cristi G. on August 18, 2014 at 8:59 am said:
  
  Thank you so much. I have a hard time practicing because the boys always want to play!
  
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ashleylecompte on August 18, 2014 at 8:21 am said:

So awesome!! 🙂 You have all of the right ideas!

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ashleylecompte on August 18, 2014 at 8:21 am said:

So awesome!!!! 🙂

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- Cristi G. on August 18, 2014 at 8:23 am said:
  
  And so true! Ha! I’m glad you liked it!
  
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threeboysandamom on August 18, 2014 at 12:51 am said:

Omg I love this…. I am just as good of a mom as you! Yay!!! Ps, voted you up!!!

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- Cristi G. on August 18, 2014 at 7:17 am said:
  
  Thanks so much!
  
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melissajane01 on August 17, 2014 at 11:58 pm said:

Ha ha! Kids love running around naked don’t they!

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- Cristi G. on August 18, 2014 at 7:14 am said:
  
  They sure do, it happens a lot around here!
  
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andthreetogo on August 17, 2014 at 9:49 pm said:

I laughed the whole way through this post. The most important part of being a mom is being humble, sounds like you have it 🙂

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- Cristi G. on August 17, 2014 at 9:51 pm said:
  
  I have to be humble, I’m the most important person in this house! I really must set a good example 😀
  
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  - andthreetogo on August 17, 2014 at 9:52 pm said:
    
    😉 exactly! Haha
    
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Victo Dolore on August 17, 2014 at 7:10 pm said:

🙂

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