1. Kids can’t help but to keep it all the way one-hundred with you.
Words still resounding in my head since breakfast, “Look! It’s a picture of Mama before she got saggy..”
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2. They let you know when you need to change.
“Mom, you know that show, What Not to Wear? Well, I think they would probably take that shirt away from you.” – Wesley
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3. And when you need to tan.
“Ms.Jenny, I think your legs are whiter than yesterday.”
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4. They’re totally open about their feelings for you:
Me: who’s your favorite person? Kid: you!
Me: aww, thanks. Kid: subject to change though!
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5. And they don’t let you get away with damn near anything:
Me “ugh I ate a lot today…”
Payton “it’s not just today mom.”
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6. TBH, they’re the reigning kings and queens of the backdoor compliment
Student: Ms.Edwards, you look small today.
Me: Thank you?
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7. They know the details make the difference.
This 4 year old boy just told me “Your the prettiest girl I’ve ever seen…. Well.. just today..”
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8. They’re like little mirrors, really
“Are you wearing makeup” “no I’m not” “you should be”. I love my job as a camp counsellor
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9. And if they sound harsh, it’s only because they care
Berlyn: “daddy, ur hair is growing in the wrong direction! It’s going back in ur head instead of out!” .ouch!
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10. They let you know when you’re the butt of the joke.
“Dad, we’re not laughing with you we’re laughing at you!” -Lydia.
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11. And when you might have let yourself go a little
Daughter: “You need to fix my hair before we go.” Son: “You don’t have to look nice. Look at mom. See?”
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12. They’ll never let your head get too big.
Me: “Did you like mommy’s solo?”
Her: “No, I don’t like your singing. I’m still your best friend though.”
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13. They acknowledge that the apple might not fall far from the tree.
“Mommy does my butt wiggle when I walk like your does?”
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14. At the end of the day, they push you to be better.
Direct quote from the 4 yr old… “your face looks cuter than mine, but your breath stinks.” Alrighty then….
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15. And they’re not afraid to say what you already know deep down to be true
Guys, I am one hot mama.
10 year old: You’re one hot MESS.
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