Friday, May 3, 2013

Before I Became A Mom


Before I became a mom, I typically went to the grocery store alone.  Now, I usually have at least 1 "helper" with me.

Before I became a mom, I was able to solve every other mom's problems, whether it be discipline issues, time management issues, or anything else.  Now, I feel like I have absolutely no idea what I'm doing most of the time. 

 

Before I became a mom, I would see a mom chasing her kid down the isle at the Target and think she didn't have it together.  Now, I hope others have sympathy when I AM that mom.

Before I became a mom, I could choose whether or not "dress up" and wear makeup or decide to go with the more natural, sporty girl look.  Now, I feel like I have it pretty together if I'm dressed and out the door within 10 minutes (after) I said I was going to leave... or sometimes even within 10 minutes of  when I said I would be there. 


Before I became a mom, if I felt something wet running down my shirt it was me clumsily spilling my drink.  Now, I experience that wet feeling at least once a day... only now it's spit up. 

Before I became a mom, I never thought I would enjoy having someone burp in my face.  Now, I rejoice each time my baby girl burps in my face without spitting up. 


Before I became a mom, I never thought twice about what I ate.  Now, every time my little baby squirms in gassy discomfort, I think, "I wonder if that milkshake made her tummy upset... or was it the broccoli?" 

Before I became a mom, I had no idea how prominent poop could be in someone's life.  Now, I change super stinky diapers at least once or twice a day.  I also get worried if I don't change a poopy diaper for more than a couple of days, and I rejoice when that poopy diaper finally arrives.  


Before I became a mom, I would wake up multiple times because I was restless.  Now, I wake up multiple times to snuggle and take care of the littles' needs.  

Before I became a mom, I thought I understood unconditional love.  Now, I appreciate the unconditional love that God has for His children greater than I ever had before.




What are some things that changed from before you became a mom to now?


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