11 Words That Have Different Meanings For Moms
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Many things change when you become a mom, from your choice in clothing to the way you see the world. Even the words you use take on a whole new meaning when kids are in the picture. While there's no mom dictionary to guide you through these vernacular changes, we've rounded up some common words that have a different definition once you become a mom. Source: Flickr user ciordia
What Date Night Means to Others
An evening out with a special someone that usually consists of dinner, drinks, and maybe a movie. Source: Flickr user sergeysus
What Date Night Means to Moms
An evening binge-watching Orange is the New Black with your partner after putting the kids to bed. Source: Flickr user moneyblognewz
What Bathroom Means to Others
A place you go to pee, shower, and freshen up. Source: Flickr user dbrooker
What Candy Means to Others
A treat you enjoy on holidays like Halloween and Easter. Source: Flickr user 8136496@N05
What Candy Means to Moms
A treat you use to bribe your children into doing their chores, eating vegetables, and anything else they refuse to do. Source: Flickr user leebennett
What Shopping Means to Others
Browsing the stores for food, clothes, and more. Source: Flickr user i5design
What Shopping Means to Moms
Browsing the internet for food, clothes, and more because the thought of taking your kids to the store sends you into a panic. Source: Fresh Direct
What Vacation Means to Others
A week soaking up the sun, hitting the slopes, or whatever your adventurous heart desires. Source: Flickr user yoodz
What Vacation Means to Moms
A week chasing down Disney characters and hearing the lyrics to “It’s a Small World” over and over again. Source: Flickr user expressmonorail
What Birthday Means to Moms
A day that lets you execute all those Pinterest projects. Source: Flickr user sweetsbyzoe
What Shots Mean to Others
A small amount of liquor, usually drunk on its own. Source: Flickr user imnohero
What Shots Mean to Moms
A small amount of antibodies that either protect your child from deadly diseases or causes autism, depending on who you ask. Source: Flickr user alvi2047
What Weekend Means to Others
Two days spent sleeping in, getting together with friends, and relaxing after a long week. Source: Flickr user pabak
What Weekend Means to Moms
Two days spent shuffling kids between soccer games, birthday parties, and family functions. Source: Flickr user quiltsalad
What Dinner Means to Moms
A nightly battle to get your kids to eat a brussels sprout. Source: Flickr user benton
What Sleep Means to Others
Ideally eight hours spent snoozing in a big, cozy bed. Source: Flickr user leojam
What Sleep Means to Moms
Ideally eight hours spent with lots of little feet kicking you in bed. Source: Flickr user viralbus
What Frozen Means to Others
A way to describe someone or something that’s very cold. Source: Flickr user rjackman