11 Words That Have Different Meanings For Moms

Many things change when you become a mom, from your choice in clothing to the way you see the world. Even the words you use take on a whole new meaning when kids are in the picture. While there's no mom dictionary to guide you through these vernacular changes, we've rounded up some common words that have a different definition once you become a mom. Source: Flickr user ciordia

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What Date Night Means to Others

What Date Night Means to Others

An evening out with a special someone that usually consists of dinner, drinks, and maybe a movie. Source: Flickr user sergeysus

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What Date Night Means to Moms

What Date Night Means to Moms

An evening binge-watching Orange is the New Black with your partner after putting the kids to bed. Source: Flickr user moneyblognewz

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What Bathroom Means to Others

What Bathroom Means to Others

A place you go to pee, shower, and freshen up. Source: Flickr user dbrooker

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What Bathroom Means to Moms

What Bathroom Means to Moms

A place you go to get some peace and quiet. Source: Flickr user orudge

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What Candy Means to Others

What Candy Means to Others

A treat you enjoy on holidays like Halloween and Easter. Source: Flickr user 8136496@N05

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What Candy Means to Moms

What Candy Means to Moms

A treat you use to bribe your children into doing their chores, eating vegetables, and anything else they refuse to do. Source: Flickr user leebennett

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What Shopping Means to Moms

What Shopping Means to Moms

Browsing the internet for food, clothes, and more because the thought of taking your kids to the store sends you into a panic. Source: Fresh Direct

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What Vacation Means to Others

What Vacation Means to Others

A week soaking up the sun, hitting the slopes, or whatever your adventurous heart desires. Source: Flickr user yoodz

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What Vacation Means to Moms

What Vacation Means to Moms

A week chasing down Disney characters and hearing the lyrics to “It’s a Small World” over and over again. Source: Flickr user expressmonorail

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What Birthday Means to Others

What Birthday Means to Others

A day that celebrates someone’s birth. Source: Flickr user costus

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What Birthday Means to Moms

What Birthday Means to Moms

A day that lets you execute all those Pinterest projects. Source: Flickr user sweetsbyzoe

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What Shots Mean to Others

What Shots Mean to Others

A small amount of liquor, usually drunk on its own. Source: Flickr user imnohero

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What Shots Mean to Moms

What Shots Mean to Moms

A small amount of antibodies that either protect your child from deadly diseases or causes autism, depending on who you ask. Source: Flickr user alvi2047

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What Weekend Means to Others

What Weekend Means to Others

Two days spent sleeping in, getting together with friends, and relaxing after a long week. Source: Flickr user pabak

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What Weekend Means to Moms

What Weekend Means to Moms

Two days spent shuffling kids between soccer games, birthday parties, and family functions. Source: Flickr user quiltsalad

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What Dinner Means to Others

What Dinner Means to Others

A nightly meal. Source: Flickr user ragingwire

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What Dinner Means to Moms

What Dinner Means to Moms

A nightly battle to get your kids to eat a brussels sprout. Source: Flickr user benton

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What Sleep Means to Others

What Sleep Means to Others

Ideally eight hours spent snoozing in a big, cozy bed. Source: Flickr user leojam

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What Sleep Means to Moms

What Sleep Means to Moms

Ideally eight hours spent with lots of little feet kicking you in bed. Source: Flickr user viralbus

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What Frozen Means to Others

What Frozen Means to Others

A way to describe someone or something that’s very cold. Source: Flickr user rjackman

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What Frozen Means to Moms
Disney

What Frozen Means to Moms

A Disney movie that spawned hundreds of “Let It Go” parodies.