As moms, we are always learning, whether it's the best way to get our babies to sleep, the trendiest way to style our daughters' hair [1], or the sneakiest way to get our sons to eat their veggies [2]. But we don't just study children (though they would probably like to think that). We also manage to learn a lot about ourselves when we become moms.
From the silly to the serious, here are the self-discoveries you make during your journey through motherhood.
You need caffeine to get through the day.
Source: Instagram user stayseele [3]
You have some serious medical skills.
Source: Flickr user laceyg [4]
You can clean up a mess like this in no time.
Source: Instagram user tunergoods [5]
You are a pretty good cook.
Source: Flickr user cproppe [6]
You have impeccable packing skills.
Source: Instagram user ana_N_tono [7]
You don't need eight hours of sleep every night.
Source: Flickr user monkeymashbutton [8]
You are easily manipulated by puppy dog eyes.
Source: Flickr user thomashawk [9]
You are terrible at math.
Source: Instagram user cherylyost [10]
You don't mind the taste of dinosaur-shaped chicken nuggets
Source: Instagram user texzerotix [11]
Your voice can calm the crankiest child.
Source: Flickr user cacaye [12]
You are a master MacGyver.
Source: Instagram user tabid [13]
You are an amazing cheerleader.
Source: Instagram user momtocarsonandkamree [14]
You are the best at drying tears.
Source: Flickr user photosbyrivers [15]
You know how to throw a raging kids' party.
Source: Instagram user tiaramisubakery [16]
You appreciate me time.
Source: Instagram user mrupert522 [17]
You actually enjoy kids' movies.
Source: Instagram user jinet_cortez [18]
You may have a slight case of OCD.
Source: Instagram user saxyellie [19]
You prefer cuddling on the couch to hitting the clubs.
Source: Flickr user donnieray [20]
You know how to handle a crisis.
Source: Instagram user mahldita28 [21]
You are so strong physically and mentally.
Source: Instagram user fit_bombshell_inprogress [22]
You can love someone so much more than you love yourself.
Source: Flickr user mateusd [23]