Before I was a Mom:
I thought tantrums were cute. Well, I still think they’re cute when it’s your child.
I ironed my clothes occasionally. I’m not sure where the iron is right now.
I wasted a lot of time. Now I wish I had more time to do important things.
I had a plan. Plan? What plan?
My house was quiet. Laughter is the soundtrack of our house now.
And clean. How would you define clean?
I was sometimes lonely. Now I’m never alone. That’s good sometimes and bad other times.
I could spend an indefinite amount of time in the bathroom. I could do that now, but I probably wouldn’t be alone.
I thought my husband was a great man. Now I see that he is even more–a terrific Daddy.
I could spend all day shopping. Now I’m lucky if I can find the 3 items I went in for and make it out without someone needing to go to the bathroom (myself included).
Now that I’m a mom, I see the world through the eyes of a child. I am a little more optimistic. I’m more joyful. I have more purpose.
Now that I’m a mom, I have an opportunity to change the world.
The idea for this post came from MamaBlogga’s Group Writing Project. What was life like before you were a mom?
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I’m glad to hear I’m not the only one who found an entirely new level of not caring about ironing after I had kids!
Great post! Thanks for participating.
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I’m not even sure I can remember life before being a mom. Haven’t I always had kids?
Before I was a mom, I showered every day. Now, well, I just try to mask the smell. Before I was a mom, I thought Elmo was kinda annoying. Now I love that little red monster! Before I was a mom, I judged other parents much more. Now, I’m much more forgiving. Before I was a mom, I didn’t know my capacity to love so deeply, even after the tantrum. Now, I get it.
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