My Motherhood Dictionary

I have been meaning to write my own motherhood dictionary after reading Karen Cheng's Parenting is... a few months ago but due to all sorts of excuses I have up on my sleeve, I failed to complete A-Z until today. In time for Mother's Day, I am more than happy to share this dictionary to all my fellow mummies in the whole wide world.

Awful

• that exact feeling after yelling to your kids

Boy

• a minion (or whatever you choose to call your little boy) who likes cars, robots, balls, bicycles and other masculine what-nots
• a minion who has five times the energy of a girl
• a little man who stole your heart from his dad

Cheese

• a relatively guilt-free snack you can stuff in your child's mouth when you ran out of fresh fruits or raisins

Daddy

• a grown up man who loves to toss babies up in the air and play rough with kids 
• a life-saver when you wish to take a much needed time away from your kids
• the funniest clown on earth, the only person who could make your kids laugh out so hard that you start to realize how boring a parent you are

Exciting

• pony rides
• pillow fights
• train rides
• Disneyland
• Legoland
• Water park
• a trip to the beach
• a trip to the zoo

Funny

• the most unimaginable words that comes out from your kids' mouth

Grateful

• that awesome feeling when your kids recover from an illness

Heartbreaking

• watching your kid suffer from illness when you already did everything you could to lessen his/her pain

Incredible

• a two-year old who utters and/or read identify words you never taught

Jelly

• the most nutritious-less snack you feed your children 

Kissable

• the most delicate, silkiest, smoothest and softest skin and lips of a baby

Love

• the most profound thing you feel in your heart towards your children

Mother

• a chauffeur
• a cook
• a magic kisser
• a teacher
• a tutor
• a playmate
• a cleaner
• a storyteller
• a motivator
• an adviser
• a mechanic
• a hairdresser
• a doctor
• a nurse
• a therapist
• a masseuse
• a cheerleader
• a needlewoman
• a librarian
• a dancer
• a singer
• an actress
• a puppeteer
• an engineer 
• a milk maker/provider
• a chemist
• an illustrator
• a hygienist
• a psychologist
• a scientist
• a trainer
• a 24-hour guard on duty

No

• the most common negative word you use every single day (i e; no touching, no pushing, no climbing)

Priceless

• that feeling when your child says, "I love you, Mama. You are the best!" complete with a tight hug

Privacy

• a non-existent word (Please refer to letter S)

Question

• a non-stop thing you get from a toddler

Romance

• something you could hardly have time for

Stalker - a minion (or whatever you choose to call your toddler) who follows you everywhere and when I say everywhere, that includes the restroom when you are doing your business or taking a quick shower.


Silence - either the kids are sleeping or they are up to something.

Troublesome

• preparing baby stuff when going places

Unsafe

• sharp things/corners 
• teeny tiny objects
• doors
• windows
• roads

Valuable

• locks of hair from your kid's first haircut
• umbilical cord stump
• all other sentimental stuff related to your kids

World

• your kids

Xray

• something you wish your children will never have now or in the near future

Yawn

• something you frequently do due to sleep deprivation

Zombie

• a mother with dark eye circles due to sleep deprivation

Whether you are a SAHM, a WAHM, or FTWM, here's a salute on all your hard work and dedication as a mother. 

Happy Mother's Day!!!

PS.

I will be adding more words here as and when they pop in my brain. Feel free to add some words and their meaning in the comment box. :)