Before I was a mom…
My house was clean.
I showered on my own schedule and I never had an audience while going to the bathroom.
I was never going to let my kids watch too much TV, eat too much McDonalds or play
too many video games.
Before I was a mom…
I wouldn’t have even considered catching barf in my hands to try and salvage my couch.
Before I was a mom…
I took for granted what it felt like to shop alone.
I actually sat down to eat breakfast.
Before I was a mom…
I had a career as a teacher. There a lot of days now when I miss it. And a lot of days when I don’t.
Before I was a mom…
I slept soundly. Once in a while I even took a nap.
Before I was a mom…
You would never have found crayons, wipes, applesauce packets, crusty kleenexes, and squashed granola bars in my purse.
Before I was a mom…
I could talk on the phone for more than 5 minutes without being interrupted.
I didn’t sneak into the kitchen to eat chocolate chips when everyone else was sleeping.
My feet weren’t bruised from stepping on Legos.
Before I was a mom…
I didn’t need to drink coffee before I could function in the morning.
Before I was a mom…
I had unlimited time to focus on my marriage. I miss that.
Before I was a mom…
We used to just jump in the car for a road trip and decide what we were going to do whenever we got where we were going.
Before I was a mom…
I didn’t yell as much as I do now.
Before I was a mom…
I had no idea a person could lose so much sleep worrying.
Before I was a mom…
I couldn’t comprehend the level of pride and elation you could experience from watching your son make his first basket in a game, or your daughter step into her first dance class.
Before I was a mom…
I thought I understood the concept of unconditional love. I had no clue that was just the tip of the iceberg.
Interesting perspective for a non-Mom to read. Thanks for sharing!
Ah, that’s great! Thanks for reading.
tears…for my old life and new one 🙂
Aww…So very true! Bittersweet.
Look how much you missed out on before you were a mom. Enjoy every moment before they grow up! Before you get too old those pre-mom wonderful moments will return and you’ll look back on these days with envy. I long for the days I used to find some cracker crumbs in my purse. Now I go hungry.
🙂 Now you can keep Grandma snacks in your purse!
Beautiful post.
I was a teacher before mom status, too…. and I also sneak in those cookies! 🙂
Stopping in from SITS.
We are NEVER alone in our need for sweets! Thanks for stopping by!
Wow…this is such a beautiful post! Happy #SITSSharefest!
Thank you! I appreciate you stopping by. 🙂
LOVE LOVE LOVE this post. And the end totally made me do the Oprah ugly cry. So glad I read this. I needed it today. Stopping by from SITS Sharefest on Twitter.
Oh No…Not the Oprah ugly cry!!! Sorry 🙂 But I’m so glad you enjoyed. Thanks for stopping by!
Oh my gosh – TOTALLY. You nailed it.
🙂 Thanks!
Beautiful! I absolutely love this post! Still have that phone thing going on here and they’re teenagers!!
Thank you! (And are you telling me that there’s no hope in sight for a real phone conversation here? Great! Someday I suppose the quiet of their absence will make me sad…so I will accept this news.)
Great perspective. I have a few years before I have to worry about being a mommy – but this is a great little reminder that becoming a mom isn’t to be feared. It’s not the end, but the start of your life. 🙂
~Dakota