15 Things I Discovered After Becoming A Mom
15 Things I Discovered After Becoming A Mom
I've wanted to be a mom since I was a little girl. I would sit next to my mom while she rocked my baby brother and mimic her every move. Now, I'm a mother to three beautiful little boys and I never could have imagined just how much my life would change.
Sleep Becomes The Most Important Thing
The exhaustion starts when they're first born and it just never goes away. The books promise you'll get more sleep as they get older, but it's all a lie.
Time Truly Does Fly
Parents warn you how quickly it goes, but you never know until it you see it first hand. I still remember holding my moments old babies. Now, I look at them and my oldest is about to go into first grade. They get big so quickly.
You Get To Be A Kid Again
One of the best parts of being a parent is that you get to be a kid all over again. You get to dress up and play pirates, you get to watch every kid movie you could think of, and you love every minute of it.
Privacy Is A Thing Of The Past
The days of using the bathroom alone are far behind you. After kids, you can expect kids watching you pee, trying to hop in the shower with you, and knocking during the worst possible times.
At Some Point You'll End Up Hurting Your Kid And You'll Feel Terrible
At some point, you'll be wrestling with your kids and you will accidentally hurt one of them. You'll feel like the worst human alive, but it's ok. We've all been there.
A Crazy Night On The Town Looks Much Different
Before kids, a night out may last the entire night. Now, a night out ends just in time for the babysitter to drive home.
Sick Days Don't Exist
As a mom, sick days just don't happen. You'll try to let the kids watch movies all day, but they act like it's torture. Then they make the biggest messes possible.
Kisses Heal Every Boo Boo
You'll discover the magic behind a kiss from mommy. There is no boo boo big for mom.
Your Purse Becomes A Portable Trash For Your Kids
It doesn't matter how many garbages are around, your purse becomes the catch all for all your kids trash.
Bedtime Becomes The Prime Time To Ask Life's Deepest Questions
You could spend your entire day with your kids, but they will hold onto every big, life question until you're tucking them into bed.
Your Kids Will Embarrass You In Public Many, Many Times
Your kids are going to find the "best" possible moment to talk about your fat tummy, the guy with no hair standing in front of you, or the smelly person at the grocery store.
Your Kid's Selective Hearing Wears Off The Second You Say A Bad Word
You're kids won't hear you when you tell them to clean their room, but they will when you stub your toe and a cuss word comes. out.
You Won't Ever Be Able To Hide Goodies From Your Kids
You'll wait for your kids to go to bed before you bring out your stash of goodies. Then they will run into your room the moment they hear you open the bag.
A Trip To Target Alone Feels Like A Vacation
Getting out of the house alone, even if it's just to Target, will feel like a luxurious vacation. You'll even wander up and down the aisles for one little item.
Just How Much You Can Love Someone
You'll dream about becoming a mom, but you'll never be able to truly imagine the way you'll feel about them. The way your heart will instantly melt the moment you hold them for the first time. Nothing can compare to the love a mom has for her child.