What did your mom do when you left dirty laundry on the floor? Or, if you are a mom, what do you do when your children do it?

I bet our mothers, and any of us that are mothers ourselves, don’t do what this mom did. My mom sure didn’t.

I’m not a mom myself, but I’m trying to imagine what I would do. And I think it would depend on a variety of circumstances. But I can assure you I would never think to start something that ends up looking like a shrine in my bathroom.

Here’s what happened.

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Xep Campbell, of Port Townsend, Washington, found one of her daughter’s very dirty socks on the bathroom floor. Since this wasn’t the first time such a thing had happened, she decided that Instead of picking it up, she would conduct an experiment. In her Facebook post, she says,

“I decided not to toss it in the hamper but instead see how long it would stay there, sort of a sociological experiment.”

A week later, her 10-year-old daughter Kestrel still hadn’t picked up the sock. I’m not sure if this means she failed the test, or if the amount of time has some other deep sociological meaning. But that isn’t the point.

After a week had passed and the sock remained on the floor, Xep decided to up her game. Because surely, after this much time her daughter had seen the sock there—I’m guessing this was a shared bathroom—and picked it up.

I certainly knew better than to test my mom that way.

But Campbell is made of different stuff than my mom. As she tells TODAY Parents,

“I try not to take anything in life too seriously and we often play little jokes on one another, so I made the museum label and figured she would roll her eyes, laugh a little, and then pick up the sock.”

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She wasn’t expecting what happened next.

Upon seeing the wannabe plaque on the wall, Kestrel texted her mom.

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At which point I would have said, “Haha, you’re hysterical, mom.” And picked up the damn sock, because I would not expect her humor to last indefinitely.

Not Kestrel.

As Campbell said, her daughter,

“Gamed her shame.”

When Campbell got home that day her daughter informed her that she had made a pedestal for the sock. Because, a museum piece, right? It deserved a pedestal. Maybe even a glass case.

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At this point, Campbell tells TODAY,

“I realized then the game was on. It sort of took a life of its own after that.”

And it did indeed.

Campbell decided that like any true museum piece, this objet d’art needed an awestruck audience.

From here, it seems that mother and daughter just got silly and started having even more fun with the dirty sock. And I have to wonder if this was also a stinky sock. Because who could put up with that for so long?

Regardless, an audience was formed. And not your typical museum type crowd of tourists with cameras. Oh, no. This was a crowd of barnyard animals.

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And why stop at barnyard animals?

This whole thing started on US Thanksgiving, so there might be a natural transition here, at least in terms of holidays. And either mother or daughter is keeping up with what’s trending in the news.

As Upworthy reports, the newsworthy addition is a representation of the first monolith that popped up in Utah in November, and the subsequent ones that appeared as well. Why not add one to the bathroom?

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And finally, the holiday theme.

Before long, a nativity scene appeared on and around the sock. Some more art was added to the museum bathroom wall. And eventually, a gorilla joined the barnyard animals. Perhaps for a bit of diversity?

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With all of this going on, you might think the family had a huge bathroom, but that’s not the case at all. Imagine being not quite awake in the morning and trying to brush your teeth without stepping on the exhibit?

For those that know Campbell, none of this is likely surprising. She told Upworthy that she aimed to live her life in a way that positively impacts those she comes in contact with.

She explains,

“I always try to take the creative route whenever possible. There is a lot of beige in the world that needs to be countered. There are also endless possibilities to be creative with even the most mundane aspects of life. I tend to go for the weird option when it’s there.”

I think I’d like to meet her.

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A daughter went to Twitter to complain about how much her mom does not seem to age. She shared a picture, but it didn’t end there. She accidentally started an impromptu beauty contest in the process. It turns out that there are a lot of moms out there who look a whole lot younger than their age.

Don’t believe us? Check out these pictures that other people on Twitter shared.

#1 She’s 43

This was the photo of the mom that started it all. Her daughter still has to worry about boys being more interested in her mom than her. That’s no fun!

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#2 What 36 can look like

This mom doesn’t look like she has ever aged. At this rate, she’ll be young forever.

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#3 Hitting 40

This mom is 42 years old. Her smile still leaves her looking like a teenager.

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Going through pregnancy and giving birth can cause significant changes to a woman’s body–weight gain, skin stretching, and hormone fluctuations to name a few. So naturally, once the baby is out, the body doesn’t just snap back into place like some sort of elastic band that has been stretched too far. And when you are a new mother who also happens to be famous, expectations around what your body should look like postpartum can be even harder to meet. There are some celebrities, however, who refused to be ashamed of their new bodies. Check out this list of 60 celebrities postpartum who showed what they really looked like after giving birth and be sure to find beauty in your own body as well!

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1. Sadia Slayy

Sadia Slayy, a beauty influencer and blogger, decided to open up to the world about the reality of her postpartum body. For nine months she didn’t show her stomach to anyone, not even her husband. But after realizing that we all have flaws, Sadia decided to share hers to make others feel more comfortable with theirs.

 

2. Brie Bella

This retired professional wrestler and TV personality decided to share her postpartum experience with the world. She made sure to remind others to be proud of their bodies and to be okay with the natural changes that occur after pregnancy.

 

3. Pink

Superstar singer-songwriter, Pink, let everyone know how her recovery was coming along after baby number two. She opened up about the fact that based on her height and weight, she was considered obese by “regular standards.” However, she reminds all mothers to just keep working towards their goals and be proud of who they are.

 

4. Hilaria Baldwin

As a fitness and wellness expert, Hilaria Baldwin felt that it was her duty to share with the world what a “real” body looks like after pregnancy. This photo was shot just 24 hours after her child was born and she hopes that it can be used to “promote healthy self-esteem” in postpartum women.

5. Jenny Mollen

Jenny Mollen is an American actress and a best-selling author. She experienced extreme weight loss after giving birth and wanted to help out other women who may be experiencing the same thing. She suggests going to the doctor ASAP, as the reason for any unexpected weight loss could be due to a thyroid issue.

 

6. Kate Hudson

American actress, Kate Hudson, decided to let the world in on what her postpartum plans were. After three kids, Kate decided that working on her own health was super important. Not just to get her body back to the way that it was before, but so that she can live a long time to be there for her kids.

 

7. Tia Mowry

You may know Tia Mowry from her child-star days on the Disney Channel. But Tia is grown now and has kids of her own. She decided to share her postpartum journey with all of us.

 

8. Peta Murgatroyd

Peta is a professional Latin dancer and new mom. She showed the world what her body looked like 8 days after giving birth, just to remind us that even the highly athletic bodies need time to get back to their original state. Along with the photo, she shared her words of encouragement and support to other new moms out there.

 

9. Amy Schumer

Amy is best known for her stand-up comedy routines. This hilarious new mom decided to be just as candid about her postpartum body as she is on stage. Apparently, hospital underwear is the way to go.

 

10. Jamie Otis

The Bachelor star, Jamie Otis, shows us how easy it is to fake a picture on Instagram. These two photos were taken just a minute apart, the only difference is that she is sucking in her belly in the photo on the left. Jamie reminds all the new moms out there that have a belly after you have a baby is just fine.

 

11. Desiree Siegfried

Desiree Siegfried from The Bachelorette decided to let everyone know how she was doing as a new mom. She mentioned that she doesn’t usually post body image pics but got inspiration from all the other postpartum moms out there. She hopes that her photo can be one of empowerment for others.

 

12. Catherine Guidici

It seems as though everyone from The Bachelor and The Bachelorette is having kids. And they all seem happy to share their postpartum bodies with the world. Catherine didn’t feel the need to caption her photo with a lengthy post–just a single funny line was good enough for her.

 

13. Ashley Graham

Ashley Graham is a plus-sized model. So she is no stranger to sharing her body with the world. If you’re a woman looking for inspiration about loving your body exactly how it is, Ashley is the one to look to.

 

14. Daphne Oz

Even the well-known nutrition author, Daphne Oz, doesn’t have that “bounce-back” body right after giving birth. She lets all the new moms know that it takes hard work and dedication to get the body back to where you want it. And in the meantime, remember to appreciate the miracle that your body just performed.

 

15. Tia Mowry #2

Tia is not shy about sharing her journey with the rest of us. She’s back with another postpartum post, letting new moms know that whether you are on your first child or your second, learning to appreciate your body for what it has just done is very important.

 

16. Melissa Suffield

EastEnders actress, Melissa Suffield, shared this photo of her postpartum stretch marks. She reminds everyone to love the body that they are in. Everyone has flaws, and if you can embrace yours, you’ll be so much happier.

 

17. Jenny Mollen

Jenny Mollen, the star from Angel, shared with us this photo of her c-section scar. She seems pleased with the way that it turned out and suggested to her doctor that his business card be the photo of the amazing work that he did with her.

 

18. Daphne Oz #2

Daphne shares with us another post about her postpartum journey. She’s slowly getting back into a workout routine and trying to take things slow. She reminds all the new moms out there that it’s all about consistency.

 

19. Chrissy Teigen

There’s no need to hide your postpartum body from the world. Chrissy Teigen knows this and wasn’t shy about sharing her “mom bod” with us. If you love yourself, you allow others to love themselves as well.

 

20. Amy King

As an influencer, Amy King is used to sharing her body with the rest of us. So why would she stop doing so after giving birth? Amy shows us her postpartum body and reminds us all to be proud of what we’ve got.

 

21. Gemma Atkinson

Former glamor model, Gemma Atkinson, is no stranger to the camera. She spent a good part of her career in front of one after all and wanted to take this opportunity to show everyone what her 6-week postpartum body looks like. She seems plenty proud of her “post baby curves.”

 

22. Jessie James Decker

Jessie James Decker is a pop-country singer-songwriter and mother of three. She’s used to how her postpartum body looks by now and wants to make sure other moms feel okay with theirs as well. She lets us know that her third baby has been the toughest, but she’s “feeling stronger every day.”

 

23. Iskra Lawrence

Iskra Lawrence is a British model and new mom. She decided to put a picture of her postpartum body and her pregnant body next to each. That way, we can see that sometimes there isn’t much difference between the two–and that’s okay.

 

24. Alaia Baldwin

Model Alaia Baldwin isn’t shy about her postpartum body. She took this picture just one day after giving birth, hoping to remind women that they can do anything. What an inspiration to all the new moms out there.

 

25. Audrey Roloff

Actor and author, Audrey Roloff, spends much of her time being a mom to her kids these days. She decided to share a post about what it’s like to be the mother of a newborn and shows off the postpartum effects on her body as well. She’s doing all the new moms out there a favor by “keepin it real.”

 

26. Peta Murgatroyd #2

Peta wanted to make sure that her entire postpartum journey was shared with the world. That way, new moms can watch her progress as they work towards their own. Peta seems to be happy with her 17-day results.

 

27. Bekah Martinez

Another star from The Bachelor lets us know what it’s really like to have a postpartum body. She’s proud of hers as she sits in her lounge chair, drink in hand. She reminds all new moms that their bodies are perfect the way that they are.

 

28. Jamie Otis #2

Jamie Otis is back again to remind all the new moms that their postpartum bodies are beautiful. She has actually gained a bit of weight since giving birth, but that’s just fine. Her body did what it had to do to keep her precious baby healthy.

 

29. Carly Waddell

The Bachelor star, Carly Waddell has had two kids now. She opens up about the realities of postpartum life, letting us know that the second time around wasn’t any easier. But it wasn’t so hard that she didn’t recognize what a blessing her newborn baby is.

 

30. Cardi B

Cardi B is a rapper and songwriter that is used to being on stage and having her body seen. After giving birth, her body changed a bit, but she wasn’t shy about letting others know. She even asked for some advice from the other moms out there.

 

31. Loren Brovarnik

Loren Brovarnik from 90 Day Finacé, let everyone know how motherhood was treating her. She told us the truth about the toll that it’s taken on her body and life. But, she adds, “I’ve never been happier.”

 

32. Camila Nakagawa

TV personality, Camila Nakagawa, wants all the new moms to know the truth about postpartum bodies. She reminds them that it’s okay if you have to work for the body that you want and that imperfections are normal. Camila is proud of her body, “stretch marks and all.”

 

33. Millie Mackintosh

Millie appeared on Made in Chelsea for 5 seasons. She decided to step away, however, and focus on the next phase of her life–motherhood. Millie decided to share her body with the world as a reminder of what postpartum bodies really look like.

 

34. Teddi Mellencamp

Teddi was a star on the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills. Now she’s a new mom and wanted the world to see her for what she is–postpartum body and all. She seems grateful for her experience and wants other moms to be excited about their journey when it comes along.

 

35. Daniella Monet

Daniella is an actor, singer, and new mom. She took a picture of her body after giving birth to her son Gio to show what a real postpartum body looks like. Her pictures also show what a change you can make if you’re willing to put in the work.

 

36. Jamie Otis #3

Back for a third time, Jamie Otis keeps the inspiration coming for new moms. She documents how her experience is going with her second child, revealing the good and the bad. And like Amy Schumer, she notes how awesome hospital undies are.

 

37. Jade Roper

Jade is another star from The Bachelor. She is also the mom of three kids and decided to document the birth of her most recent child. She shared the truth about her postpartum body and reminded everyone that “women’s bodies are seriously phenomenal!”

 

38. Jenna Cooper

Jenna Cooper was a contestant on The Bachelor and Bachelor in Paradise. Although she was brave enough to post a photo of her postpartum body, her confidence was something that she struggled with a bit. However, she received plenty of encouragement and positive words from her friends and fans.

 

39. Carrie Underwood

Carrie is a much-loved singer-songwriter. However, that’s not all she does because Carrie is also a mom to two young boys. She explains her postpartum struggles in this post and how “bouncing back” has been tougher with her second son than her first.

 

40. Jazz Charton

Jazz Charton is the wife of actor, Kieran Culkin. She is known for being blunt and open with her Instagram posts. This post was no different. She shares what postpartum life is really like.

 

41. Ashley Graham #2

Ashley is back with another postpartum photo. She’s proud of her body and isn’t afraid to show off her stretch marks while wearing a bikini. She is an inspiration to all the mothers out there.

 

42. Nadia Essex

British TV personality, Nadia Essex isn’t afraid to show off her postpartum body. She even makes it clear in her post that she is not doing this because she “hates her body, I’m doing it because I love it.” Being proud of your body helps others be proud of their body as well.

 

43. Jesse James Decker #2

Jesse is back with another post about her postpartum body. She’s worked hard to get the weight off but has been left with some loose skin. However, once you accept your body for what it is, you can leave your insecurities behind.

 

44. Kenya Moore

Kenya is a former Miss USA. She decided to share her body with us to let us know just how much work it takes to get your postpartum body back to what it was. With a little hard work, anything is possible.

 

45. Ali Manno Fedotowsky

Ali, a former star on The Bachelor, let’s us in on what she has been going through since becoming a new mom. She tells us that her body is different than it used to be and she has trouble accepting that at times. However, she reminds us that what we look like on the inside is just as important, if not more important, than what we look like on the outside.

 

46. Katrina Scott

Tennis player Katrina Scott reminds us that even elite athletes have to deal with postpartum bodies. No matter who you are, your body is going to change when you give birth to a child. Katrina gives us the truth about her life as a new mom.

 

47. Rachel Platten

Rachel Platten is a singer-songwriter and author. However, she can add mom to that list now as well. She snapped this photo of herself at 3 am so we could all see what the realities of new-motherhood look like.

 

48. Anne Hathaway

Anne is a famous actor. Now that she is a new mom, she has had to make some changes to her wardrobe. She reminds all the new moms out there that gaining weight is totally normal and that no one should feel ashamed of their changing bodies.

 

49. Serena Williams

Allstar tennis player Serena Williams has been through plenty of challenges in her life. One of the toughest may have been giving birth to her duaghter and then trying to get back into elite athlete shape. However, she overcame this challenge as well, making it to the Wimbledon 2018 Ladies’ Singles Final less than a year after becoming a new mama.

 

50. Rachel McAdams

Actor, Rachel McAdams, decided to embrace her role as a new mom. She snapped this photo of herself looking fierce as she pumps milk for her child. Whatever you are going through in life, it’s best to own it.

 

51. Hillary Duff

As an homage to Rachel, actor and singer-songwriter, Hillary Duff, posted this photo of herself pumping milk as well. Motherhood is quite a journey for all new moms, and being willing to share your experiences with others will help them along their journey as well.

 

52. Bekah Martinez #2

Bekah is back with a photo of herself performing a water birth. I imagine giving birth for your first time can be a nerve-racking experience. However, when you see others going through it, it can make things a bit easier.

 

53. Beyoncé

Famous singer, Beyoncé, shares her two young babies and her body with us. Although superstars can seem so different than us, this photo is a nice reminder that we are all just humans at the end of the day.

 

54. Jennifer Garner

Jennifer is a famous actor and a new mom. She shows us in this photo how important friends and family can be in the life of young children. Be sure to let your child feel the love from as many people as you can.

 

55. Brooklyn Decker

This photo captures the day that Brooklyn took her baby home from the hospital. Her child is 1-year-old now, but somehow, Brooklyn says, “I feel more tired today than I was in this photo.” But it’s a good type of tired, a “beautiful. blissed out exhaustion.”

 

56. Chrissy Teigen

Chrissy is back to let everyone in on how motherhood is going. She is still killing it as the mother of a newborn while also being the mother of a toddler. It’s a lot of work, but totally doable.

 

57. Ali Fedotowsky

Ali decided to show a picture of her body before and after giving birth. You can see how stretched the belly gets, so it’s no wonder that things will look a bit different postpartum. Ali tells us that “I actually kind of like my loose skin.”

 

58. Laura Perlongo

Laura also decided to show a before and after shot. You can see how much the body goes through when it’s pregnant as well as postpartum. She looks great either way.

 

59. Hillary Duff #2

Hillary is back with another post. She shows us what motherhood is really like. I’d be willing to bet, however, that it’s worth all the struggles.

 

60. Candace Swanepoel

Victoria’s Secret Model is not ashamed of her postpartum body in the slightest. She knows that bodies change and that’s fine. No matter what, you should always own your body.

 

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