"Before I was a mom...."
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| Mon, 11-15-2004 - 1:57pm |
Before I was a Mom - I slept as late as I wanted and never worried about how
late I got into bed. I brushed my hair and my teeth everyday.
Before I was a Mom - I cleaned my house each day. I never tripped over toys or
forgot words to a lullaby. I didn't worry whether or not my plants were
poisonous. I never thought about immunizations.
Before I was a Mom - I had never been puked on, pooped on, spit on, chewed on,
peed on. I had complete control of my mind and my thoughts. I slept all night.
Before I was a Mom - I never held down a screaming child, so that doctors could
do tests or give shots. I never looked into teary eyes and cried. I never got
gloriously happy over a simple grin. I never sat up late hours at night
watching a baby sleep.
Before I was a Mom - I never held a sleeping baby just because I didn't want to
put it down. I never felt my heart break into a million pieces when I couldn't
stop the hurt. I never knew that something so small could affect my
life so much. I never knew that I could love someone so much. I never knew I
would love being a Mom.
Before I was a Mom - I didn't know the feeling of having my heart outside my
body. I didn't know how special it could feel to feed a hungry baby. I didn't
know that bond between a mother and her child. I didn't know that
something so small could make me feel so important and happy.
Before I was a Mom - I had never gotten up in the middle of the night every 10
minutes to make sure all was okay. I had never known the warmth, the joy, the
love, the heartache, the wonderment or the satisfaction of being a
Mom. I didn't know I was capable of feeling so much before I was a Mom.
And before I was a Grandma, I didn't know that all those "Mom" feelings more
than doubled when you see that little bundle being held by your baby...
Behind every great mom is pile of dirty laundry.

Molly
Ian-7
Cody-4 1/2
Taylor-10 months
LoL!!!
Well then I must be a *stunningly* great momma because there is a veritable EVEREST of laundry behind me at the moment! Lol!
Cheers!