Mommy Brain | 12 Things You Didn’t Do Until You Had Kids!

I’m sure you have heard of “mommy brain”, right?  I am pretty sure; that’s what it is called.  Well, now that I think about it, maybe not.  Oh, well you know where I am going with this, right?  When you become a mom, you get mommy brain, it’s a true story, things change when you have kids.  Most are great, but some are well.  What was I talking about?  Oh yes, mommy brain and things that change when you have kids.

Mommy Brain | 12 Things You Didn’t Do Until You Had Kids!

If you’re not currently suffering from “mommy brain” you are lucky and here are a few things that change when you have children which is brought to you by CloudPets™.!

1.) Can’t find your keys.  I’ll admit, finding my keys has not always been a strong point, but since becoming a mommy OMG I couldn’t tell you where they are 98% of the time, or anything else for that matter.  I’m always going 50 different directions and have to retrace my steps or call in the troops to help me find something lol.

2.) I was supposed to do something.  I can’t count the times I have known I was supposed to do something but cannot remember what it is.  Typically I try to put it on the calendar but I get busy doing 90 different things and forget.  However, I do have a reminder on my phone to pick the kids up from school daily, lol.

3.) You have a notebook to write everything down.  There is this darn blank notebook you bought for some reason, but you cannot remember why.  Maybe it’s for the kids?  Oh, or perhaps it for you to start remembering to do things, but yours end it with the kids to school because they told you they needed a notebook, you think?

4.) Madisyn, Bud, Vayda, Vanessa, HEY YOU.  You call you children every name in the book, but their own.  It’s okay mom, I now understand.

5.) Seriously, what’s your name?  You seriously still cannot remember you kids name, which turns into “hey you” for a moment.

6.) What am I doing here, I was going to.  You walk into a room with a goal, but forget what you are doing there.

7.) You forget what you are saying.  Seriously, it was important, and I’ll probably remember after you gone and forget again when I see you again.  If I only had a notebook to write it down it.  What am I doing in this room, seriously!

8.) You drive passed the kids school and end up at the grocery store.  Just because I have an alarm doesn’t mean I’ll remember to stop at the kids school.  I’m still wondering what I was going to tell my husband and why I’m at the store.  Crap, I know I’m supposed to be doing something right now, but I can’t remember what it is.  I wish I had a notebook, darn it!

9.) You can’t pick up the kids because they’re not around the help you find the keys you misplaced.  Where are my keys, the troops are not home to help you find them, so you have to call your sister-n-law to ask for help, but can’t remember what you wanted to tell her.  Crap, that notebook sure would be handy right now.

10.) Playing is super fun, and I’m better at it than remembering anything.  Seriously, playing is fun, and my imagination works better than my memory.  Besides, I’m better at playing than remembering things.

11.) Seeing my kids smile takes all the stress of forgetting away.  I love seeing oh what’s her name, smile it fills my heart with joy.  If only I could remember her name, lol.  Not really, but the joy that comes from knowing my kids are happy helps me forget about everything I can’t remember and focus on the moment.

12.) Where is my phone, it’s probably what’s her names fault!  Yea, I can NEVER find my phone.  I would love to blame my children, but it’s my fault 98% of the time.  Which puts a damper on communication without anyone outside of this house, lol.  On a serious note, I can’t count the times the kids have wanted to call their dad, grandma, pa, aunt or uncle and we had to search the house for my phone and meaningful communication with family is important not only for the kids but dad while he is at work, grandma and pa while they’re home, as well as their aunt, and uncle who is currently deployed.

We recently received a CloudPet™ which is one of the coolest toys I’ve seen.  My kids adore their CloudPets™, which is an awesome way to help children communicate with family and friends in a new and meaningful way.

CloudPets™ would be a great option for a service member who is being deployed away from children they love.  Deployment is difficult, not only for the children but the service member as well.  Meaningful interaction with the children they love is necessary for both sides and CloudPets™ can help military members and children they love to connect in a unique and meaningful way.

Cloudpets™ are great for anyone who wants to connect with kids in a unique way.  Grandparents, aunts, uncles, and even parents who try to juggle work with meaningful communication with their family.  It’s easy to get caught up in the day that can leave one feeling lonely, but CloudPets™ can help connect kids with their parents while they are on the go, grandparents while they’re away, or aunts and uncles who they don’t get to see as often as they like.

My husband had to work late the other day, so he wasn’t around for the nightly bedtime story he tells the girls.  This was when I realized just how awesome CloudPets™ are!  He was able to make story time using the CloudPets™ app!  Once he was finished, he sent me a text, and I made sure the girls were able to hear dad’s story.  However, they noticed the red blinking heart that alerts them of messages before I told them. You can send more than stories – Lullabies, games, messages, and of course stories.  It’s truly an awesome toy!

Sure we have FaceTime but have you tried to hug a phone.  Yea, it’s not nearly as cool as hugging on a soft, cuddly stuffed animal.  CloudPets™ combine a great mobile messaging app with a super cute and totally cuddly toy that allows you to receive hugs from afar with personal messages, it’s AWESOME!  You can download the app in the Apple Store or Google Play.

According to studies, 70 percent of children develop healthy stress easy attachments to things like toys and blankets?  It will benefit their emotional development, especially if their parents work a lot, are deployed or travel.  CloudPets™ can be that tangible connection that kids often need.  Plus, CloudPets™ understands and protects kids privacy and safety.

See parents can manage the security gate, which is where you can approve or reject any incoming messages.  A device must be within 30 feet for messages to be received or sent to a CloudPet™.  Messages can, however, be sent to profiles from anywhere in the world, which makes it possible for friends and family to communicate while they are away.  The messages will just need to be approved by you before they are delivered.

What CloudPets™ Can You Choose From?

We received the CloudPets™ Bunny, which we love because we have two Flemish Giant Rabbits, but there are several others you can choose from – Unicorn, Elephant, Teddy, Kitty, and Puppy.

My daughter Vayda wants the CloudPets™ Unicorn, so I ordered it yesterday because they’re totally worth the price, especially because they make communicating with loved ones who are not near fun and meaningful.  To learn more visit, the .

While “mommy brain” affects is in crazy, not-so-great ways, it also helps us see the importance of the little things, like the importance of meaningful communication with the children who gave you “mommy brain” and you love enough to joke about not being able to remember anything!  Seriously, being a mom is amazing, and it’s worth forgetting everything, I promise!

What “mommy brain” moments do you have??

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of CloudPets™.