Gosh, I'm such a Mom

Is that a good thing? Or a bad thing? Sometimes I can't decide. My life as I knew it before babies is pretty much a thing of the past. I suppose that's just part of growing up and becoming an adult, but sometimes I can't believe how quickly I seem to have trasnformed from fun, energetic, care-free young adult, to a boring, worrying, crocheting Mom. Maybe I'll regain some of my wild spirit when I'm, ohhhh....say 50?

Here are 10 comparisons (although I can probably think of more, but don't want to bore you)of life before babies, and life now. This list will probably change when baby #2 comes too.

1. BEFORE: Life was about me. What I wanted to do, where I wanted to go, and how I would get what I want.
AFTER: Life isn't about me at all. It's all about what I can do for you.

2. BEFORE: A Thursday night was the beginning of the weekend. Thirsty Thursday anyone?
AFTER: A Thursday night is the same as a Monday night, or a Saturday night, or any night, for that matter.

3. BEFORE: I found crying babies and whining toddlers annoying. Can't the parents just make them be quiet?!
AFTER: I sympathize with the woman at the grocery store with a baby crying, and a toddler repeating a word five hundred times.

4. BEFORE: Bodily functions were disgusting. Keep them to yourself.
AFTER: Bodily functions are a part of life. Deal with it.

5. BEFORE: Sleep was over-rated.
AFTER: Sleep is the most wonderful time ever.

6. BEFORE: Shopping for clothes was fun. I had all the time in the world to try things on, look around, and figure out what would be cute for weekend activities.
AFTER: Shopping for clothes is not fun. There's no time to try things on when you child is whining. Plus, clothes just aren't as fun when you don't have the body of a young, fresh chick!

7. BEFORE: I could listen to whatever music I wanted, as loud as I wanted.
AFTER: I can only listen to country or something nice; volume turned down low. Unless, I get away by myself. Then I will jam out.

8. BEFORE: I didn't worry about much. I mean, what was there to worry about besides when I was going to ride my horse, or what I was doing on a Saturday night?
AFTER: I worry ALL the time. About everything. I also cry alot. (Thanks, Mom).

9. BEFORE: I always wondered what it would be like when I had my own family.
AFTER: Now I know. It's the most wonderful and most stressing time of your life.

10. BEFORE: My joy was found in what I loved and the plans I made for the future.
AFTER: My joy is found in a laughing little boy, a sweet goodnight kiss, and seeing the world through simple, innocent eyes.

"The moment a child is born, the mother is also born. She never existed before. The woman existed, but not the mother, never. A mother is something absolutely new."