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!
