Hold the phone. I ain’t pregnant. (Sorry, mom.)
But, I’m pretty proud of myself for having my first motherly moment. Let’s be honest… motherly would not be a word to describe me.
I’m usually having too much trouble tripping, spilling and hurting myself to worry about anyone else. Perhaps it’s selfishness. Busy-ness. Clumsiness. Many ‘nesses come into play in my lack of motherliness.
But, this is part of the reason that kids are still a ways off (sorry, mom). There’s also the fact that babies cry, poop, stay up all night and cost money.
Wait… where was I?
Oh yeah… me being motherly.
It was as much of a surprise to me when I showcased my “mom arm” at a restaurant with coworkers recently. You know the “mom arm,” right? The arm that just immediately pushes you back when the car comes to a quick stop. It’s a saving arm, the “mom arm.” And, it happens unconsciously. So, when someone has the “mom arm,” it’s a big deal.
When my iced tea was served at lunch, I immediately knocked it over (clumsiness).
Wam! Bam! Thank you, ma’am!
My first innate reaction was to stretch out the “mom arm” and swipe my lovely coworker (in her lovely white skirt) off her seat to protect her from flying debris. And I did it. She barely got a drop on her. (She may have been on the floor thanks to my “mom arm,” but that’s beside the point.)
I didn’t even know what happened. It was so quick. I couldn’t stop myself. It was like my arm possessed itself.
My coworkers were incredibly impressed. They immediately commented on my “mom arm” and I puffed out my chest with pride for the rest of the day (and week).
So, now what?
The way I see it, I’m one step closer to motherhood.
Only… I’m not quite ready to actually be a mother yet (sorry, mom). I’ll have to have a lot more episodes with the “mom arm” (along with coming to grasps with actually having a child to carry and care for) before getting to that point.
But, it’s really about baby steps, right?
Quit being sorry and just put that ‘mom’ thing into action! Tell Ryan to put the petal to the metal (or something like that!)
I’m lacking the motherly gene. I once told a coworker her newborn looked “sturdy”.
LOL, I do the “mom arm”, especially in the car when breaking unexpectedly, like the arm’s going to protect somebody.
Too funny. I’m not very motherly, either. Take those moments as you can get ’em!
The mom arm is classic! I have had that arm smack me a couple times but now I realize it was only to safe me from harm. I love this post..cute cute
Snot? Vomit? You have to do that? 😉
ROFL you are too funny! Let us know when you catch someone’s snot / drool / vomit in your bare hand – then you’re REALLY ready!! lol