I'm joining Chari's Sunday Favorites at Happy To Design
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Originally published May 9, 2010
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Originally published May 9, 2010
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, 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.
My kids are 46 and 42, but I'm still their "Mom"
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Amen, Candy! Beautifully put & Soooo true!
ReplyDelete♥ your music, BTW! Most of them I turn off immediately but not this time. I think I'll leave your page open all evening just so I can listen. Thanks for sharing.
fondly,
Rett
Happy Mother's Day Candy!
ReplyDeleteBeing a mom is certainly magical and challenging at one and the same time! Happy Mom's Day!
ReplyDeleteOh so true - no matter how old they get...still our babies! xoxo Nancy
ReplyDeleteThanks ladies, I hope your Mother's Day was a pleasurable as mine was!
ReplyDeleteCandy
Beautiful sentiments and oh so true. There is nothing like being a mom! Happy Mother's Day to you!
ReplyDeleteI have tears in my eyes. You have reminded me of so many precious moments in my years of Motherhood. Our daughters are 35 & 31. My mother is 90 & the roles are reversed. I wouldn't have it any other way.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing.
Beckie
That was beautiful, thanks for sharing and hope you have a glorious day!!! hugs...cleo
ReplyDeleteThanks ladies!
ReplyDeleteCandy
What a fun post, Candy. I love it! :D
ReplyDeleteI always love your vintage tablecloths. The pops of pink inspire. Thanks for your continued creativity. ~CJ
ReplyDeleteThanks for your sweet comments, stop back again tomorrow and join in the garden tour linky party!
ReplyDeleteCandy
Beautiful...I am so glad that we get to have it all..being a mom! ;D
ReplyDeleteHi Candy...
ReplyDeleteSooo true, my friend! I couldn't have said it better! Thanks so much for sharing this sweet post with us for the Sunday Favorites repost party this week! I hope that you had a wonderful Mother's Day!
Warmest wishes,
Chari @Happy To Design
Thanks ladies! Being a Mom is the best "job" in the world. :-)
ReplyDeleteCandy