Happy Mother's Day

Before I Was A Mom
by Sharon L. Twitchell

"Before I was a Mom, I made and ate hot meals, wore unstained clothes, and had quiet conversations on the phone.

Before I was a Mom, I never worried about how late I went to bed because I could sleep as late as I wanted.

Before I was a Mom, I washed my face and brushed my teeth everyday.

Before I was a Mom, I enjoyed a leisurely cup of coffee while reading the morning newspaper on a Saturday morning.

Before I was a Mom, I slept the whole night through.

Before I was a Mom, my house was clean everyday and I didn't worry about whether or not my plants were poisonous.

Before I was a Mom, I had never been puked on, pooped on, peed on, chewed on or pinched by little fingers.

Before I was a Mom, I had complete control over my mind, thoughts and body.

Before I was a Mom, I never held down a screaming child while doctors and nurses did tests or gave shots. I never felt my heart break into a million pieces because I couldn't stop the hurt.

Before I was a Mom, I never looked into teary eyes and cried.

Before I was a Mom, I never got gloriously happy over a toothless grin.

Before I was a Mom, I never held a sleeping baby just because I didn't want to put it down. I never was up in the wee hours of the night just watching a baby while it slept. I never knew something so small would effect my life so tremendously.

Before I was a Mom, I never knew I could love someone so unconditionally and completely.

Before I was a Mom, I never knew how satisfying it is to feed a hungry child. I never knew how fulfilling it is to soothe a baby's cry.

Before I was a Mom, I loved my mom but didn't understand her.

Before I was a Mom, I never knew the warmth, the joy, the heartache, the wonderment, or the fulfillment of being a mom.

Before I was a Mom, I never knew I would LOVE being a mom."