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Mommin' Ain't Easy

Dictionary.com defines 'mom' or 'mother' as  "noun; one's female parent",  and defines the suffix 'osis' as  " a suffix occurring in nouns that denote actions, conditions, or states ( hypnosis; leukocytosis; osmosis ), especially disorders or abnormal states ( chlorosis; neurofibromatosis; tuberculosis )." These perfectly combine, I think, to create a term that accurately depicts and defines so many moms in today's fast-paced world. So many feel that they are being pigeon-holed into trying to fit into a cookie-cutter image of this woman who is: in perfect shape because she works out all the time in her coordinated workout pants and sports bra; volunteers at her kids school; organizes the talent show AND leads her daughter Girl Scout troop; is the Team Mom for her sons soccer team; has clean baseboards AND mirrors; meal preps every week so that her family has all organically-grown sustainable food that is prepped without any ar...