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What It's Like Being a Sports Mom

10 Things You'll Only Understand If You're a Sports Mom

It takes a special kind of person to fully commit to the lifestyle that comes with being a sports mom. On any given Sunday, when other moms might be relaxing or catching up on their to-do lists, sports moms are hustling from game to game, searching for missing water bottles and shin guards, and cheering on their kids enthusiastically from the sidelines. The equipment in the trunk of our minivans smells and probably needed a wash five days ago, and the ages of our children usually have just enough range that almost every free moment we have is dedicated to sports. And let me tell you, the struggle is real. Here are the top 10 signs you're a sports mom.

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1. Your Car Is Your Home Away From Home

You feel like you spend more time in your car then you do in your actual home, and your gas bill exceeds your grocery bill each week. Your vehicle is fully stocked at all times with blankets, lawn chairs, extra equipment, and lots and lots of snacks, which you also call lunch on your super busy weekends.

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