21 things that all mums think every single day
How many coffees is too many?
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We admire any husband brave enough to ask his wife what she is thinking.
At any one time we are normally musing on a hundred different things, ranging from the predictable to the down right bizarre.
One Reddit user did exactly that, asking his wife to draw a diagram of 'what is on her mind' at any one time. After handing him her response, he didn't know quite what to make of the results.
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While we feel that she did the female brain justice in many ways; 'Where is that one thing I can't find from two years ago?' and 'My boobs won't stay in my bra (they betray me)', there were definitely a few more thoughts she left off the list that our brain is treated to daily:
1. How many coffees is too many coffees?
Another one couldn't hurt could it?
2. HOW have I put on weight?
I had soup for lunch yesterday and everything. (Let's not mention the three rounds of toast.)
3. Wait. Is there still that half a Twix left in the fridge... ?
Better investigate.
4. I should really take out the rubbish. And tidy the whole house.
Best just watch Loose Women first.
5. When did I last shave my legs?
This must be a new personal record.
6. I definitely have put on weight.
Maybe it's water retention. Yeah probably. This will all just drop off.
7. That's it, I'm going to start a diet tomorrow. And the gym.
No, scrap that. I'll start on Monday.
8. How is it nearly time to pick the kids up from school?
But I had SO many things to achieve today.
9. I'm having a good hair day and no one is here to see it.
Life is so unfair. Would a selfie be a step too far?
10. How can I make salad taste great?
A side of chips would probably do the trick.
11. I wonder if the kids are happy.
I really hope they're happy. What could I do to make them happier?
12. I should probably try harder to help them with maths homework.
And make them listen to classical music.
13. How early is too early to open a bottle of wine?
Like, now, early.
14. Why is the house full of plastic carrier bags until I NEED one?
I will NOT pay the 5p charge when I was knee-deep in plastic bags yesterday.
15. I AM SO TIRED.
Maybe everyone feels this tired?
16. Could I get away with leaving my children in the supermarket?
Just behind the fridges?
17. I definitely need a holiday.
It wouldn't be SO bad to leave the kids behind would it?
18. In fact I deserve to be given a holiday.
Husband. Anyone? Who wants to pay for me to lie on the beach?
19. Ergh if I don't take the kids to Disneyworld this year I am the worst mum ever?
I wonder how many Nectar Points one trip would be?
20. What did I do with all my spare time/money before I had children?
Seriously.
21. Was there even a life before my family?
If there was, I don't remember it.
What thoughts would be on your daily list? Leave us a comment below!

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