Mutterings Of A Mindless Mommy

Mutter \Mut”ter\, v. i. [imp. & p. p. Muttered; p. pr. & vb. n. Muttering.] [Prob. of imitative origin; cf. L. muttire, mutire.] 1. To utter words indistinctly or with a low voice and lips partly closed; esp., to utter indistinct complaints or angry expressions; to grumble; to growl

Mindless \Mind”less\, adj 1: lacking the thinking capacity characteristic of a conscious being; “the shrieking of the mindless wind” 2: requiring little mental effort; “mindless tasks”

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A bit of explanation on the title I’ve chosen for my website and blog. As a stay-at-home-mom (SAHM) I often find myself having little half-conversations with my toddler, baby, and even myself. Hence the use of mutterings. With regards to mindless, I am by no means implying that I am stupid or careless. Sometimes I just like to take the easy way out.

I recently read a description of a condition that fits me to a T. Its called Deficient Noun Disease. Evidently it is quite common among mothers of small children. However, some evidence points towards the disease originating during pregnancy. I can attest to this fact, I noticed my first symptoms of DND during my first pregnancy. During my second pregnancy the symptoms were even worse. As a mother of two small children, I hope that I am nearing the height of my DND. After spending several hours with my parents this week I have come to the conclusion that there is no cure for DND - just varying degrees of affliction.

It has been a long time since I’ve kept a journal. I’ve forgotten how therapeutic it can be. One would ask why I would need something therapeutic. I would simply respond that the person asking must not have young children. Now don’t get me wrong, I absolutely love being a mom. However, as in everything else in life, there are times that can be stressful. Hence the need for something therapeutic. I’d much prefer a nice therapeutic massage, however I won’t hold my breath on that one.