How to Survive Life in the Suburbs

Before I Was A Mom

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I slept until noon
Read books at leisure
Went out for dinner
Attacked my career as if that was all there was
Travelled on a whim
Shopped without a care
Drove a car with only 2 seats
Met the girls regularly for dinner and wine
Had a clean house
Had clean hair….every single day
Took long drives with no destination in mind
Ate hot meals
Didn’t share my snacks
Enjoyed the quiet.

Now that I am a Mom
Sleeping in is a thing of the past
I sneak into the bathroom to get that chapter finished
Dinner out is take-out or McDonalds
I gave up the career I love
Travelling requires spreadsheets and weeks of packing and organizing
I drive a vehicle with 7 seats
I meet the girls for play dates and coffee. Wine and dinner is for the big events
My house has that lived in quality
My hair is clean…most days
Drives have purpose and come with an arsenal of snacks and juice boxes
My dinners are coolish
Snacks are for four
Quiet happens after 8pm

Now that I am a Mom
I know the joy only a babies first smile can bring.
I understand the primal need to protect ones young.
I have experienced the sweet agony of nursing a sick baby through the night.
I have felt the fierce pride of a child’s first words, first steps, first accomplishments.
I know what it meant to have your heart walking around outside your body.
I have silently wept for their pain.
I strive to be a better daughter.
I am more thankful for my relationship with my Husband then ever before.

Before I was a Mom, I didn’t know how much work it was to be a Mother. Work of the best kind, work I love and am thankful for every day.

I wouldn’t change a thing.

    • Comments

    1. Thanks for stopping by (VGNO) sorry i didnt get a chance to last night but glad I am here now what a great post soooooo true. 🙂 Look forward to following your blog. 🙂

    5. Oops I was logged in as the wrong account. crazy me – I’m tired. So disregard my last one. Thanks for coming by Daily Doses of Mama Drama and leaving us a comment. I hope your Mothers Day was awesome. I really like your blog.

    6. Oh that was great! I love the part about “spreadsheets” and “arsenal of snacks”. I get it! Thanks for visiting and leaving a comment. Now I am off to explore your blog a little.