Happy Mother's Day!

This coming Sunday is Mother's Day... I was going through old files, and found this poem I had saved. Author is unknown, but I am sure many of you can relate. Hope you have a great weekend whether you are a mom or not! Enjoy!

Here's one for all the Moms!

Before I was a Mom
I made and ate hot meals.
I had unstained clothing.
I had quiet conversations on the phone.

Before I was a Mom
I slept as late as I wanted.
I never worried about how late I got to bed.
I soaked for as long as I wanted in my bubble bath.

Before I was a Mom
I cleaned my house each day.
I never tripped over toys or forgot words to lullabies.
I didn't worry whether or not my plants were poisonous.

Before I was a Mom
I had never been puked on
Pooped on
Spit on
Chewed on
Peed on

Before I was a Mom
I had complete control of
My thoughts
My body
And my mind.

Before I was a Mom
I never looked into teary eyes and cried.
I never got gloriously happy over a simple grin.
I never sat up late hours at night watching a baby sleep.

Before I was a Mom
I never held a sleeping baby just because
I didn't want to put it down.
I never felt my heart break into a million pieces
When I couldn't stop the hurt.

Before I was a Mom
I never knew that something so small
Could affect my life so much.
I never knew that I could love someone so much.
I never knew I would love being a Mom.

Before I was a Mom
I had never known the warmth
The joy
The love
The wonderment
The heartache
Or the satisfaction of being a Mom.

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY!