Thursday, May 8, 2008

Before I was a Mom


I recieved this in an email, I didn't write it but I thought it was nice. Happy Mothers Days!



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 or 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.

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, he 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.

5 comments:

dawn klinge said...

That was so good, and so true.

Queen Mimi said...

Thanks for posting that Darci. So Sweet. Have a Wonderful Mothers Day.
I hope you do not have to work.

Rebekah said...

no truer words ever spoken (written)

Rebekah said...

ps, love the expression on Cody's face. Dont know if he was making a face or if its just the way he is turned, but I laughed as soon as I saw it

Kim said...

Happy Mother's Day Darcie! I love your post. I am so glad to be able to keep up with what you and your family are up to. Thanks for the comment on our first blog entry. As I told Dawn, you guys are sure on top of things! Hope to see you this summer.