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By Apryl Duncan, About.com

Stay-at-home moms can always use a good laugh. You have tiny bosses screaming orders at you all day, a jukebox of children's music replaying in your head and no time for yourself.

Have some fun with your stay-at-home mom career. You know you're a stay-at-home mom when... Finish the Sentence

You know you are a SAHM when

you greet everyone from the mailman to your best friends in your pajamas at the door, no matter the time.
—Guest Cindy

Toilet

You are forced to use the toilet while holding your baby on your lap and with your whining 2 year old watching you and asking constantly when you are finished.
—Guest Sarah

Find Clever Hiding Spots

You know you're a stay-at-home mom when you figure out that you can hide in the laundry room with the door closed and the light's out just to get a few minutes to yourself. The garage is a great spot, too!
—Guest Tweenparenting

Leave photos at home

You stop carrying pictures of your kids in your purse because they're always with you.
—Guest Maria

you know you're a SAHM when...

you read an article on housecleaning tips and consider it "me" time.
—Guest Alma

your home your kingdom

you feel your home is the kingdom you belong to.. your child is the center of your conversation with anybody you meet even for the first time when you and your child do not mean anything for that person and you do not mind. you go on telling your child stories what he does , and etc..
—Guest rania

Disappearing clothes

You know you are a SAHM when your toddler streaks but you can't find her underwear anywhere in the house. They eventually turn up inside your pants leg at the grocery store.
—Guest Kyla

You know you're a SAHM when

you turn on the TV when you're the only one in the house because the silence drives you crazy.
—Guest Rosie

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