11 Things That Kids Are Quick to Point Out About Mommy

Being a mom is not for the faint of heart, especially when your little one is amazingly perceptive and insists on pointing out every little detail about your appearance or attitude. From bad skin to bad smells to bad words, here are just a few of the things that kiddos will always bring up about their mama. Source: Flickr user Nathan Jongewaard

01

When You Have a Pimple

Getting zits as an adult is no fun, but leave it to your child to point out the pimple that has popped up on your cheek (the one you worked extrahard to cover up with concealer). Source: Flickr user S. Forester

02

When You Fart

Most mamas like to be discreet at passing gas, but it's hard to be discreet when you've got a tot yelling, "Mom! Did you fart?" Source: Flickr user Ludovic Bertron

03

When You Say the Wrong Thing

Be it a swear, a potty word, or something that you've told your child not to say, the minute you say something off-putting, you'll be reminded that little ears are always listening. Source: Flickr user Melissa Wiese

04

When You Nod Off

Ever fallen asleep while your children play around you? You won't get too far as the "Mom, are you sleeping?" usually starts just as soon as you nod off. Source: Flickr user Jacob Bøtter

05

When You Have Bad Breath

Kids are more than happy to remind you that you haven't had a chance to brush after your morning coffee. Source: Flickr user Tim Pierce

06

When You Have Gray Hair

You know how I know when it's time to get my roots touched up? My child tells me my "shiny white hairs" are back. Source: Flickr user manwithface

07

When You Drive a Different Way

You might think your kids are not paying much attention to the roads you take on a daily basis, until you change it up and they suddenly are asking questions about why you're not taking the normal route. Source: Flickr user MIKI Yoshihito

08

When You Have Body Odor

Mama not smelling so fresh after a Summer's day at the park (hey, it happens) is usually no biggie, but once your child has learned the term "BO," it's game over. Source: Flickr user Steven Depolo

09

When You Have Bruises and Scrapes

"Mom, what happened?" or "Ew, gross." Source: Flickr user Daniel Paquet

10

Anything About Your Teeth

Kids love to ask why Mommy's teeth are so yellow or crooked — and if you're doing braces as an adult, then brace yourself for the remarks pointing at your teeth. Source: Flickr user Charles Williams

11

When You Look Beautiful

It's not all doom and gloom; kids are prompt to tell you when you look beautiful too. And nothing is better than changing from your standard mom uniform and hearing, "Mom, you look so beautiful." Source: Flickr user Jim Larrison

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