Motherhood, as told by the power of Disney!
Being a mum is a fun, amazing, messy, challenging, difficult, uplifting, wonderful, crazy experience – sort of like our favourite Disney films really.
So what better way to show the ups and downs of being a mum than through the medium of our favourite Disney gifs?
Here are 10 that we think sum up the experience perfectly:
1. We’re loyal cheerleaders
No matter what our kids do we’re cheering them on like they’ve just won the Nobel Peace Prize. A greeny-brown splodge painted on a page? We’re praising them like they’ve just given Monet a run for his money. Yep, we’re basically a pleated mini skirt and a pair of pom poms short of being their own personal cheerleader.
2. We love unconditionally
It’s wired into us to love our kids no matter what. Which is why every time we look at them we feel a rush of love. Well, almost every time!
3. We’re protectors
The second we see that pink little scrunchy face, we know we’ll protect our kids with our life. So if anyone even dares try to hurt them they’ll have to get through us first. *cue protective lioness roar*
4. We struggle with our kids growing up
While of course we want our kids to grow up and lead their own lives, our hearts break just a little when they don’t seem to need us as much. However, after crying dramatically for a bit, we realise our kids will always need their mum, no matter how old they are.
5. We’re affectionate
We’re mums – so of course we can’t help grabbing our babies and giving them hugs and kisses at every opportunity. Admittedly that’s great when they’re kids, but when they’re teens (“GEROFF mum!”) not so much.
6. We’re discipliners
It’s our job to make sure our kids don’t turn into jerks when they’re older, so part of that is disciplining them. Although we have to admit, it’s not always easy to know what the best approach is.
7. We’re scaredy-cats
As soon as we become mums, the world seems million times scarier all of a sudden. That’s what happens when you love someone so much – you spend sleepless night worrying about them. Yay!
8. We’re tired
Of course we’re tired. We work 24-hours a day, 365 days a year!
9. We’re comforters
When our kids are upset, all we want to do is take their pain away. Our job is to always be there to comfort and offer advice (and cuddles!), without judgement.
10. Being a mum is our biggest achievement
We may not have climbed Mount Everest, but we’re proud of being a mum. We’re not perfect, but at the end of each day if we can get into bed knowing we've done out best, we're happy!
