Reflections on Changes

I was reading a blog this morning and saw a post that I liked from another mother. She was writing to her child about how much her life has changed since she became a mom. So I thought I would copy her idea and put my own spin on it.
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To my sweet little man:

I have dreamed of being a mommy since I was just a little girl. So by the time I reached adulthood and after alot of experience with teaching other's kids, I thought I had motherhood (and kids) all figured out. Sure it would be hard and rewarding all at the same time. I knew that. But what I didn't know was how much I didn't know and how much you would change me!

Before you were born, I had time for myself.
Before you were born, I could run to the store without thinking of every possible item that I would need to take care of someone else's needs. (diapers, crackers, clothes, band aids, and epi-pen!!)
Before you were born, I slept in on Saturdays.
Before you were born, "sleeping in" wasn't defined as sleeping until 6:00 AM!
Before you were born, I went to the bathroom in privacy.

Before you were born, I didn't know I could stay up ALL night just watching to make sure you were breathing because you were sick.
Before you were born, I didn't know sticky kisses and sticky fingers could be so sweet!
Before you were born, I didn't know how to be completely unselfish.
Before you were born, I could eat dinner slowly
Before you were born, I could eat my entire dinner....slowly!
Before you were born, I could talk to daddy about any subject without stopping to talk about Barney or the Wiggles or clean up a spilled mess.
Before you were born, I didn't know which hospital was the BEST nor did I have the route there memorized so that I could get there half asleep if needed!
Before you were born, I didn't know how much I would hurt when you were being punished for something that you did.
Before you were born, I didn't know what it felt like to KNOW that I would die for another life without thought!
Before you were born, I didn't truly know how great God's gift of His Son was!

Back then my happiness was so different that it is now and I am so blessed to be your mommy and to serve you in all these ways........God has been so good to me!

Nicole