10 Things I Say Now That I Swore I’d Never Say Before Becoming a Mum

1. “Because I said so.” Oh, how the mighty have fallen.

2. “Do you need the loo before we leave?” Every. Single. Time.

3. “If you don’t stop, we’ll go home!” Classic, but effective.

4. “No, you can’t have chocolate for breakfast.” Even if I want it too.

5. “Can you please not lick that?” Why is this even a thing?

6. “I’m counting to 3…’’

7. “Where you born in a barn?”

8. “Hands to yourself, please.”

9. “Careful! That’s not a toy.”

10. “Bed. Now.”

And each time I’m reminded that I’ve turned into my mother.