Home • Parenting Mommy Den: 10 Reasons You Know I’m a Mother We're counting down the top ten sure signs that you're an awesome momma. By Chic Busy Mom · Updated October 27, 2020 01 Reason #10 In my purse I have a set of child’s 3D glasses, fruit snacks and scratch and sniff pencils. Getty Images 02 Reason #9 As soon as I step in the house, my phone is commandeered. Getty Images 03 Reason #8 Speaking of my phone, it has some weird substance on the screen that I can’t get off. Getty Images 04 Reason #7 Saturday nights are spent updating chore charts. Getty Images 05 Reason #6 When I look for vacations, I look for places with kid’s clubs and wading pools. Getty Images Article continues after video. 06 Reason #5 I have less than 5 minutes to do my makeup at home (which is why I do it at work). Getty Images 07 Reason #4 Whip cream is a mandatory grocery item. Getty Images WHERE BLACK CULTURE, COMMUNITY AND CONSCIOUSNESS MEET Sign up for ESSENCE Newsletters to see more of Black Women’s Boundlessness Your email is required. Your email is in invalid format. Subscribe Now By clicking Subscribe Now, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Thank you for subscribing to the ESSENCE newsletter. You'll receive a welcome email shortly. Check out our other newsletters and get more of your favorite ESSENCE content delivered to your Inbox each week. Please select at least one option. ESSENCE Daily: The best in Black celeb news, love, style, advice, and issues that matter to you! Beauty-Verse: All things Black beauty. Our editors give you the lowdown on everything you need to maintain your mane and melanin. Living Well: Health, wellness and self-love is a journey. Our editors provide guidance and inspiration to help you live your best life. Wealth Wisdom: A boss woman's guide to succeeding at work, money and career. All-Access: Exclusive offers and special event invitations from ESSENCE and our partners. ESSENCE Festival: Keep up to date on the latest ESSENCE Festival news. Your email is required. Your email is in invalid format. Confirm email is required. Email did not match. Update Subscription By clicking Update Subscription, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Crate & Barrel Crate & Kids Yellow Quilted Baby Easter Basket Bundle SHOP NOW Top Product. Nike Nike NWSL Away Kits SHOP NOW Brooklinen Brooklinen Plush Turkish Cotton Towel Bundle SHOP NOW 101 101 Premium Performance Supplements by Floyd Mayweather SHOP NOW adidas adidas HBE x Gee’s Bend Black History Month NCAA Jersey Collection SHOP NOW Coway Coway Airmega 350 and 450 SHOP NOW Happy Socks Crocs x Happy Socks SHOP NOW Pottery Barn Kids Pottery Barn Kids Moon LED Mirror SHOP NOW 08 Reason #3 I spend two hours at the grocery store and people just look at me like they ‘understand.’ Getty Images 09 Reason #2 Parties for me are no more than two hours and I always go home with a goody bag. Getty Images 10 Reason #1 All my best jokes are suddenly corny. Getty Images Read More Fashion Essence Fashion Digest: Doechii Stuns At Dsquared2, Louis Vu... Beauty Taraji P. Henson Rocks Windswept Pompadour At ESSENCE’s Bl... Lifestyle A Taste Of The Past: Chefs Fariyal Abdullahi And Kristi Brow... Entertainment What’s New And Black On Netflix In March Shop These Black-Owned Body Care Brands Will Transform Your Self-...