13 Ways I’m Turning Into My Mom

What’s the first memory you have of your mom?

I read an article by Lena Dunham on Lenny the other day and this was one of the questions. It made me wonder what my own first memory is of my mom.

It’s a hard question, it’s kind of like asking what’s the first day you remember living.

But when I think about it, I have one memory that keeps popping up. I was three years old and had just gotten my tonsils removed and was told I couldn’t leave the hospital until I ate something. The only thing on the menu was scrambled eggs, and I hated scrambled eggs. What a fool I was. Scrambled eggs are wonderful. But at three years old, I didn’t think so.

I remember crying because I was certain I was doomed to live in that hospital room forever.

But as soon as the nurse walked out my mom didn’t think twice about eating the eggs herself so we could get out of there and go home. I think that was probably the first time I saw my mom break a rule and I was thrilled. I can still remember watching in disbelief as she ate the gross hospital eggs, going against everything the doctor told her, and I thought to myself in that moment, oh hells yes.

Little did she know that small action would impact me for the rest of my life turning me into a person who struggles with authority and does not like being told what to do.

But at least I like scrambled eggs now.

And it’s true what everyone says, once you hit age 25 you start turning into your mother. Whether you want to or not, it happens.

Here’s a few things that have already started for me:

My desire to decorate for holidays is quickly getting out of control.

Give me ALL THE HOLIDAY DECORATIONS. There’s no such thing as too much. You hear that, Chris? I’m covering every wall/ceiling this year in lights, glitter and cereal chains.

I get way too excited about going to TJ Maxx.

I hate an unmade bed.

Before I leave for vacation the house has to be clean.

I say things like “why is every light in the house on right now?” And usually I’m only talking to Harlow.

I drive with my knee more than I drive with my hands.

Novelty napkins make me happier than they should.

I like throw pillows. A lot.

My nails always have to be painted. And if they’re not, I’m constantly talking about the fact that they’re not.

I love sending and receiving holiday cards/photos. It’s my favorite time of year for mail. If you have my address, please send me one. It makes my day.

I don’t take shit from no one.

Okay that one is a joke, I just knew it would catch my mom off guard when she’s reading this. What I mean is I can get a little feisty, and that’s all from my mom. The only difference is she does it with a smile on her face, and I do it with a snarl. I’m sure you can guess who people tend to receive better…

I think birthdays are a very big deal.

So happy happy birthday, mom!!! I hope you stop doing the millions of things you do every day and take a moment to enjoy. Don’t forget, the diet starts tomorrow.

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17 Comments

  1. October 28, 2015 / 1:42 pm

    Every single day I catch myself doing or saying something my mom would. While it scares the crap out of me it also excites me because my mom is awesome. And so is yours by the sound of it. Happy birthday to your momma!

  2. October 28, 2015 / 3:38 pm

    I can tell I like your mom already.

  3. October 28, 2015 / 4:08 pm

    Oh God I am SO my mother. I buy throw pillows that have no function, decorate for every season, and have OCD about things being in their right place. She's definitely NOT a bad person to be like, so I'm OK with it. Wondering when I'm gonna get her cooking skills :/ (Side note, my mom's bday was last week & I did a #MomText tribute post to her! http://alia15.tumblr.com/post/131678364127/momtexts)

  4. October 28, 2015 / 4:45 pm

    I'm slowly turning into my mom. I find myself using her phrases more and more, even my friends have pointed this out, and it always makes me smile at her memory. Great post!

  5. October 28, 2015 / 4:51 pm

    It's totally unavoidable that all girls will eventually turn into some form of their mother. I'm starting to say things that she always used to say to me. I guess I just understand where she was coming from now!

  6. October 28, 2015 / 5:49 pm

    I love my mom don't get me wrong, but if I turn into her by the time i'm 25 then god help me! Haha. Happy birthday to your mother Taylor!

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  7. October 28, 2015 / 10:45 pm

    TJ MAXX. I almost went ham in there buying Christmas decorations. So I guess I'm turning into your mom too!

  8. October 28, 2015 / 11:15 pm

    I love this post! And moms. Moms are the best.

  9. October 29, 2015 / 9:36 am

    This is such an amazing post! It made me miss my mom so much. I call her every morning, but living states away from her is sometimes hard. Some of my best memories of my mom at a young age was when she would break the rules as well, because my mom is very much a goody-goody 🙂

    Amanda
    http://anchoredtosunshine.com/

  10. October 29, 2015 / 12:00 pm

    Your mom sounds like one awesome lady. But then, she must be because you're pretty cool yourself.

  11. October 31, 2015 / 12:07 am

    So sweet! It's crazy how much you start turning into your mom despite telling yourself I'll never do or say that. Oh man!

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