Smith Magazine, the publisher of Six Word Memoirs, is holding a contest. Can you sum up motherhood in just six words? Then write a momoir! But hurry—the contest ends on May 8!
Your momoir can be funny, poignant, or a True Mom Confession. But if you’ve been there, done that, you know that motherhood is a mix of many emotions, as demonstrated by my entries:
Woman with awesome body becomes homebody.
Two words bring joy: “She pooped!”
You really do become your mother.
There’s no independence with two dependents.
How many years until Kindergarten begins?!
Naptime: my favorite time of day.
Wake me up when they’re grown.
Stuffed animals must breed at night.
Motherhood should require an entrance exam.
Hold tight. The years move fast.
Say “yes” as often as possible.
Grant wishes. Encourage dreams. Inspire hope.
Give birth. Give lessons. Give freedom.
The last one is my personal favorite. But I confess I don’t know if I’ll be able to let go when the time comes.
Which is your favorite? Got any of your own to share?
Cat said,
May 4, 2008 at 12:00 pm
Give birth. Give lessons. Give freedom. - that has got to be the most honest explanation of motherhood. Profound if I were going to lean toward the dramatic!
Christopher Cocca said,
May 8, 2008 at 11:34 pm
I wonder if dads can write momoirs.
frances said,
May 9, 2008 at 8:24 am
DaDoirs? Papoirs?