Mother, College Co-ed..... Same Thing, Right?

Go through life completely exhausted – As a college student, I was constantly tired. I had a full course-load, a near full-time job and of course – a full drinking/social calendar. As a mother, I have a full-time job, a house, a husband and a child….. just like back my college days, it is not unusual for me to have to function on less than 4 hours of sleep – sadly, I can’t skip my 8:00 meeting the way I used to skip my 8:00 class, BUMMER

Public Vomit – Back in college – I witnessed people I was out with throwing up in public….. at least I could deny knowing them…….. now, not only do I have to accept the fact that people are gonna know that this ‘lil person is with me – but, I’m the one responsible for cleaning it up.

Pasta dinners – As a college student, my diet consisted of Kraft Macaroni & Cheese, Lettuce and Tomato sandwiches, Grilled Cheese, Pasta and Raman Noodles. These were meals that were cheap and easy. As a mother, my diet very often consists of similar items – not so much because they are cheap, but because they are quick, easy and require minimal clean up.

The 99 – Back in college…. Places like The 99, Applebee’s, Friday’s and The Ground Round were attractive to us because the food was relatively affordable and the beers were big! Now, these places are attractive because the people lucky enough to be getting the big beers are loud enough that the other patrons won’t notice if the ‘lil Dubya has a meltdown.

McDonald’s for Breakfast – As a college students, my girlfriends and I swore that a McDonald’s breakfast had medicinal properties…… there was hardly a hangover that a good greasy McDonald’s breakfast and a fountain soda couldn’t remedy. Similarly, as an expecting mother, I learned that a good greasy Bacon Egg & Cheese Biscuit could do wonders for a bout of morning (or, in my case morning, noon & night) sickness….. and while you are there, you may as well get yourself a hash brown – it’s the right thing to do.

Dinner in a nice restaurant – When I was in school, the only hope I had of going to a nice restaurant was when my Dad came to visit and treated us to a decent meal.  Similarly, now the only chance we have of going for a nice dinner is when our parents come to visit and offer to baby-sit.

Who'd a thought there'd be so many similarities, huh?

[Written by Mrs. Big Dubya]

Comments

[Kemp]

I never noticed before... but yeah. The similarities are striking... though I have to admit I'm unfamiliar with this 8:00 class concept...

I'll have to share this post with my wife (we met in college)

[cutemama]

Its true! And have you ever been somewhere with a drunk embarassing friend-who talks way too loudly and inappropriately. That is just like my daughter who loves to announce "I just farted!"(as if she discovered the cure for cancer) regardless of where we are. How many public farts do you suppose it takes for the novelty to wear off?

[kara]

Yeah Mrs. Big Dubya!! I usually hate McDonalds but every day for more than a month, my pregnancy hormones made me hit the drive through for a cheeseburger happy meal and shake. Now the kid begs me to pull in every time we pass the golden arches. I don't think it's a coincidence.

[mo-wo]

I look back on my college days and cringe at my wardrobe. I am pretty sure if I was in any of our family photos I won't be too happy about how I am decked out once transported to a nice objective future.

Fashion today for me is all about a plethora of juice box sized pockets and soft fabrics comfy for mother and child topped off with a good example setting hat. I am pretty sure I look like Paddington Bear half the time,

[Peter]

I miss college! and I went to millitary school.

[Mrs. Jason]

I miss college for the sole reason that it was really okay to eat McDs or 3 rolled tacos with guac and cheese and sour cream as often as you wish.