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January 20, 2003
January 20, 2004
(Still have to use 03 for index, don't have 2004 or 2005 as choices yet)
Nathan 21 months
Austin 5 weeks old
My good friend Jennifer D of MomsToday sent this to me through email and I think it is so powerful and truthful. Most of you have probably seen this several times before, but I really think it is worth reading again and again and again.....
Before I Was A Mom
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.
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.
To my beautiful boys Nathan and Austin - you are so special and precious to Mommy.... I will always be here for you no matter what..... I am so honored that you picked me and daddy to be your parents... You are both miracles from GOD.... I will love you forever and always!
With love~
Mommy
Talk to Me Ladies~
Any other thoughts on before you were a mom? Would love to hear!!!!
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