You Know You're A Seasoned Mom When...

... your littlest is not right, was up all night with ear pain and congestion and you decide to take him to the doctor, BUT, before you get into the car, you grab the most gigantic plastic bowl you can find, and tell him to hold it in case he throws up.

The seasoned mom knows the possibility might exist. I couldn't help but grin ear to ear as I heard the vomit smack up against the plastic of the bowl. So, my little guy is puking his guts out in the back seat, heaving and gagging, yet I'm mentally high-fiving myself for having the 'wherewithall' (cool choice of words, huh?) to bring along a vomit bowl.

And then, if you're a seasoned mom, you high-five yourself mentally again when the doctor confirms what you've already diagnosed -- that he does have a majorly nasty ear infection, and your visit to the doctor's office wasn't a waste of time and you're actually very excited to pay the $10 co-pay.

However, I don't think the doctor was too impressed with me when she announced he had an ear infection and I jumped off the chair and yelled, "Yes!" But, if you're a mom, you know that once the doctor says those three magic words -- "I'll prescribe amoxicillon" -- you're on your way to recovery!

If that's not deserving of the grandecafevanillafrapwithwhip I sucked down in three seconds flat this afternoon, I don't know what is.

And thanks to all who commented with your favorite drink choices! I love hearing from you and will try to come up with some clever questions so I can learn more about you. After all, it's share and share alike!