Before I had kids

As anyone with kids knows, life changes drastically once those little boogers arrive! And that is an under statement! I was thinking today of all the things that I never knew until Jacob was born and I started my journey down the parenting road. For instance....

I never knew why it could be 3:00 in the afternoon and you still haven't taken a shower for the day.

I never knew that no matter how many sippy cups you buy, you always have to buy more because they grow legs and walk away!

I never understood how a mom could send her child to school in mismatched clothes or an outfit that was clearly picked out by the child!

I never knew how LONG trains could be when you are waiting at the track for them to pass!

I never knew that going to the theater to see an R rated movie would become a rare treat!

I never understood how parents could let their kids cry or scream or throw a fit in a store (until it happened to me!)

I never knew that blankets, pillows, books, and nightlights would become such an important part of bedtime.

I never knew why things like Oxi-Clean, Shout, and the Clorox Bleach pen were invented!

I never knew that you had to have en engineering degree in order to operate, assemble and handle just about every baby product out there!

I never understood that no matter how many times you pick up toys off the floor, they will be back there again within 10 minutes.

I never realized that my bathroom could be turned into a small lake during bath time.

I never knew how valuable it was to keep Infant Tylenol, Motrin and Orajel in stock at all times!

I never knew what it felt like to be peed, pooped and thrown up on (especially all in one day)

I never knew that ANYTHING can look like a monster in the dark at bedtime.

I never understood what the phrase "I've lost my mind" meant.

And last but certainly not least, I did not appreciate the value of Happy Hours!



But I also......

never knew what it was like to love a newborn baby

never knew what it was like to have them love you back

never felt my heart melt like it does when I hear "I love you mommy"

never knew how much I would love each day spent with my 2 precious babies

never knew that the bond between a mother and child is so strong words cannot describe it


I love you Jacob and Olivia and I am so honored to be your mommy!