25 Momisms Many Moms Say
Have you noticed as moms how we say one-liners to our children which mean something else? What comes out of our mouths are not always what we're thinking. Sometimes moms speak a language of motherhood, which is an evasive array of obscure and passive-aggressive remarks.
Here are some common momisms I've used, and I'm sure you have too (if you're honest) - so go ahead and laugh at our crazy mom language!
25 Momisms Many Moms Say
1. When a mom says "Don’t worry about it!"
She really means - "I'll do it for you as usual lazy bones!"
2. When a mom says, "Nevermind!"
She really means - "It DOES matter and you better do it or else!"
3. When a mom says, "I never spoke to my parents like that!"
She really means - "I bothered my parents and now I'm paying for it!"
4. When a mom says, "I'm gonna count to three!"
She really means - "Please do it by three, or you won't take me seriously next time!"
5. When a mom says, "Go to your room!"
She really means - "I don't know what to do with you right now but I have to punish you."
6. When a mom says, "Your room better be clean!"
She really means - "I know your room is bad so clean it before I see it and lose my mind!"
7. When a mom says, "Whose stuff is this?"
She really means - "I know exactly whose it is, so pick it up so I don't have to yell at you!"
8. When a mom says, "You don’t need that."
She really means - "More junk to clean, and the novelty will wear off by tomorrow!"
9. When a mom says, "Are you kidding me?"
She really means - "It's a bad joke or maybe I'm having a nightmare!"
10. When a mom says, "What are you doing?"
She really means - "I'm acting dumb so you stop doing that before it gets worse!"
11. When a mom says, "Because I said so!"
She really means - "I can't be bothered with proper parenting this minute so I’m going to pull my rank on you!"
12. When a mom says, "Can we discuss this later?"
She really means - "Please forget about it because I don’t want to get into it."
13. When a mom says, "We’ll see."
She really means - "Never gonna happen kid."
14. When a mom says, "Who taught you that?"
She really means - "It couldn't possibly come from my sweet child, so there better be a culprit so I don't feel guilty!"
15. When a mom says, "Uh huh. Mm-hmm. I know."
She really means - "I’m not really listening. How long can you talk about this topic?"
16. When a mom says, "Ask your dad."
She really means - "I'm using the chicken way out because I'm too tired to deal with you right now."
17. When a mom says, "I'm telling your father!"
She really means - "You better be scared because I have no more ideas to get you to listen!"
18. When a mom says, "You're going to get hurt!"
She really means - "Why can't you just sit quietly and be safe?"
19. When a mom says, "But your forehead doesn't feel warm."
She really means - "Are you really sick or too lazy to go to school?"
20. When a mom says, "Have you done your homework?"
She really means - "The sight of your unproductiveness is making me feel like you're going to amount to nothing."
21. When a mom says, "That’s interesting."
She really means - "What the heck is that?"
22. When a mom says, "That's different."
She really means - "That's just plain awful."
23. When a mom says, "I’m not interested in who started it!"
She really means - "Please don't drag me into this!"
24. When a mom says, "Seriously?"
She really means - "This can't be happening, there must be some mistake!"
25. When a mom says, "Bedtime!"
She really means - "Thank God for bedtime! I have nothing left. Please sleep so I can start fresh tomorrow loving you all over again." <3
Motherhood is a joy, but it is HARD WORK! So stay strong mama! Keep the faith, trust in Allah SWT—you've got this!
Salam, I’m Zakeeya!
I believe that making our homes a safe haven for our families, as well as being a wife and mother, brings us great blessings, contentment, and benefits to society as a whole. Since 2011, I've been dedicated to assisting Muslimas in finding tranquility in their roles, taking better care of themselves, and achieving inner peace. Our journey in this world is not an easy one, but I pray the tools and guidance I offer will help you face life's challenges with more gratitude and mindfulness. Join me as I share wifehood, motherhood, homemaking, and lifestyle solutions that make life more fulfilling for you as a woman! Read more about me here.
