Before I Was A Mom

Before I was a mom,

I never appreciated the luxury of sleeping in.

Before I was a mom, 

I never thought about where the food in the fridge came from.

Before I was a mom,

I never understood the appeal of 'Kids Eat Free'.

Before I was a mom,

I never noticed how quickly I could get out of the house.

Before I was a mom, 

I never grasped the beauty of silence.

But before I was a mom,

I never saw the joy in a child's laugh.

Before I was a mom,

I never stopped to marvel at the wonder of a sleeping child in my arms.

Before I was a mom,

I never believed in love at first sight.

Before I was a mom,

I never knew my own strength.

Before I was a mom,

I never loved so deeply, so fiercely.

Before I was a mom,

I never realized what a blessing being a mommy is.

(I also never knew how hard it would be to get a decent picture of all 5 of us, but that's a whole 'nother post.)

My friends, Happy (belated) Mother's Day!  I hope your day was filled with all the blessings and joy that motherhood brings.  I also hope you didn't lift a finger all day!