Because I'm the mom, that's why!!

This morning I was doing my usual routine of getting the kids ready, getting myself ready, trying to get out the door on time to get Janie to school. As I was shoo-ing the kids out of the bathroom (for the 3rd time during my shower) something came to mind: "BECAUSE I'M THE MOM".

This saying has always haunted me. I hated when my mom's answer for EVERYTHING was "Because I'm the mom! That's why!" Yet, I find myself saying it to my kids all the time.
"Why do I have to pick up Jordyn's mess?!" "Because I said so, and I"M THE MOM!"
"Why do you get to stay up past bedtime?" "Because I'M THE MOM!"
"Why do you always get to do whatever you want?" "Because I'M THE MOM!"

I think you get the point... pretty much, my kids ask me a question that has no real answer, so my answer is "Because I'M THE MOM". It's like a right of passage... that was my mom's answer for everything, and now, Because I'M THE MOM, I get to say it too!!

So as I'm combing my hair, and Jaclynn comes in, yet again, because she spilled her milk, I wonder.... Why can't I get ready without being interrupted 5 times in 7 minutes? Why can't I use the restroom in private? Why can't I take a full shower without having to get out before I've thoroughly rinsed my hair? Why can't I pick my clothes out without the humiliation of my kids walking in before I'm dressed? Guess why?! BECAUSE I'M THE MOM!!!

Now that saying has come back to haunt me once again... I have no privacy, everyone's needs are to be met before mine.... BECAUSE I'M THE MOM!

I love being the mom, but I can't wait until I can tell my kids, "BECAUSE YOU'RE THE MOM!"