stereotypical, suburban, mom, cool kids, cool mom | The Odyssey Online
Start writing a post
Relationships

19 Signs You Are Totally Going To Be A Stereotypical Suburban Mom

By the queen of the suburban mom starter pack

946
19 Signs You Are Totally Going To Be A Stereotypical Suburban Mom
https://pxhere.com/en/photo/947380

In This Article:

Everyone knows that the suburban moms are "mom goals," and surely most girls aspire to be them someday. While everyone dreams of someday achieving "suburban mom status," some of us are just already a little closer than others. If you say "same" to most of the following, you're certainly on your way to suburban mom success.

1. You were a nanny as a teen.

Giphy

It takes a special kind of person to spend hours a day around children, especially those who are not your own.

2. You shopped around in the baby section to look at cute clothes before having kids of your own.

Giphy

While most teenage girls spend out their days searching for the perfect outfit for themselves, some of us would rather dream about the adorable outfits our future kids will wear.

3. You are comfortable driving a mini-van.

Giphy

Driving a boat for a car is simply something most of us would rather not do, unless of course, you're determined to take on the role of classic suburban mom.

4. You already have TONS of Lululemon.

Giphy

What else are you going to wear grocery shopping? You wouldn't be caught dead in something as low as off-brand leggings.

5. You love to cook and bake.

Giphy

Something has to get you ready for nightly home-cooked meals and freshly baked cookies for after-school playdates.

6. You basically already have an obsession with organic foods.

Giphy

You may not know what "GMO" is, but you do know that "non" is the way to go.

7. You plan to stay at home through their childhood (obviously).

Giphy

No matter what your career aspirations are, they will surely be put on hold until your children are in elementary school, at the least!

8. You and your friends have already planned play groups for your future kids.

Giphy

Because spending those stay-at-home days all alone as simply not an option, and your children will clearly be their children's best friends as well.

9. You've had your children's names picked out since forever.

Giphy

The list created on the notes section of your iPhone are the only options, your husband has no choice in the matter. Middle names could be up for discussion, if he's lucky.

10. You love the gym, and already have a membership.

Giphy

After all, you need somewhere to wear all of those lulu clothes.

11. You know all the cool kids places in town.

Giphy

Maybe from your nanny kids, maybe from your own curiosity. Parks, museums, and exhibits have created a never-ending list that your children just must experience.

12. You have a Pinterest account, and avidly post about your future.

Giphy

Future Wedding, Future Dream House, and Future Kids boards are among your most frequently pinned to.

13. You are perfectly content just watching kids play and be themselves.

Giphy

Your house is sure to be the place everyone wants to be at, because your favorite pass time is watching your kiddos play with their countless new toys, that simply pile up in glory.

14. You live your life by a planner, which is kept with you at all times.

Giphy

Brand-name and color-coded, every sports practice, PTA meeting, and play date are penciled in at least 2 weeks in advance.

15. You love volunteering your time.

Giphy

From PTA to being on the board of the kids' sports teams, you're the guarantee go-to person to get everything done.

16. You're obsessed with yoga.

Giphy

It's the best way to greet each day and guarantee that you'll be at your best.

17. You already have plans for the sports your kids will play.

Giphy

Dance from 5-6, followed by gymnastics every Tuesday/ Thursday and soccer on the weekends. Hopefully they're ready, because surely they'll be the best on every team.

18. You have a blog, and will totally continue it for your family.

Giphy

How else will all your distant relatives know of the A your first grader got on her spelling test and the tooth that the kindergartener lost last week? It is crucial that they all stay up-to-date on your kids' vital accomplishments.

19. You're coffee obsessed.

Giphy

You start out each day with your favorite barista who knows your go-to drink, and the coffee shop around the corner is the most common place to meet up with all your other stay-at-home suburban mom gal-pals in the area.

Report this Content
This article has not been reviewed by Odyssey HQ and solely reflects the ideas and opinions of the creator.
campus
CampusExplorer

New year, new semester, not the same old thing. This semester will be a semester to redeem all the mistakes made in the previous five months.

1. I will wake up (sorta) on time for class.

Let's face it, last semester you woke up with enough time to brush your teeth and get to class and even then you were about 10 minutes late and rollin' in with some pretty unfortunate bed head. This semester we will set our alarms, wake up with time to get ready, and get to class on time!

Keep Reading...Show less
Student Life

The 5 Painfully True Stages Of Camping Out At The Library

For those long nights that turn into mornings when the struggle is real.

1538
woman reading a book while sitting on black leather 3-seat couch
Photo by Seven Shooter on Unsplash

And so it begins.

1. Walk in motivated and ready to rock

Camping out at the library is not for the faint of heart. You need to go in as a warrior. You usually have brought supplies (laptop, chargers, and textbooks) and sustenance (water, snacks, and blanket/sweatpants) since the battle will be for an undetermined length of time. Perhaps it is one assignment or perhaps it's four. You are motivated and prepared; you don’t doubt the assignment(s) will take time, but you know it couldn’t be that long.

Keep Reading...Show less
Student Life

The 14 Stages Of The Last Week Of Class

You need sleep, but also have 13 things due in the span of 4 days.

1027
black marker on notebook

December... it's full of finals, due dates, Mariah Carey, and the holidays. It's the worst time of the year, but the best because after finals, you get to not think about classes for a month and catch up on all the sleep you lost throughout the semester. But what's worse than finals week is the last week of classes, when all the due dates you've put off can no longer be put off anymore.

Keep Reading...Show less
Student Life

Top 20 Thoughts College Students Have During Finals

The ultimate list and gif guide to a college student's brain during finals.

244
winter

Thanksgiving break is over and Christmas is just around the corner and that means, for most college students, one hellish thing — finals week. It's the one time of year in which the library becomes over populated and mental breakdowns are most frequent. There is no way to avoid it or a cure for the pain that it brings. All we can do is hunker down with our books, order some Dominos, and pray that it will all be over soon. Luckily, we are not alone in this suffering. To prove it, here are just a few of the many deranged thoughts that go through a college student's mind during finals week.

Keep Reading...Show less
Student Life

28 Daily Thoughts of College Students

"I want to thank Google, Wikipedia, and whoever else invented copy and paste. Thank you."

1655
group of people sitting on bench near trees duting daytime

I know every college student has daily thoughts throughout their day. Whether you're walking on campus or attending class, we always have thoughts running a mile a minute through our heads. We may be wondering why we even showed up to class because we'd rather be sleeping, or when the professor announces that we have a test and you have an immediate panic attack.

Keep Reading...Show less

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Facebook Comments