I was talking to a friend the other day about how becoming a Mom changes you and I started thinking about the little things a person takes for granted (or at least, little things a person can do prior to having children). I decided to list a few of them.
Taking a drive to the gas station to get a coke. This is no longer something that takes 10 minutes. Instead you must pack up child, put child into car, drive to location, get child out of car, purchase coke, get child back into car, drive home, unpack child and remove child from car. So much for that quick spin to grab a drink.
Going to the movies. I'm not one of those rude parents who bring along my toddlers to harass movie patrons. Instead I have to plan weeks in advance for a sitter. No more just taking in a last minute show.
So much for the potty mouth. Long gone are the days when you just blurt out whatever expletive that comes to mind. Instead you are left using words like "frack" and "son of a buck".
No more take out or fast food. I used to eat out at least 3 times a week. Now with a tight budget and little mouths to feed, it can cost upwards of 25 dollars for one trip to McDonald's or Chik-fil-A.
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No more running to check on a meal or run to the bathroom. Things can and will happen in the 5 minutes you are gone.
Forget about a full nights sleep. You might get lucky from time to time but for the most part, sleep is a myth you only dream about. No pun intended.
No more losing your temper. You have to learn absolute patience and control. You're dealing with a small person who thinks the world revolves around you.
No more displaying those things you love or are oh so proud of (unless they are put together by your little ones loving hands). Put away the breakables unless you are willing to risk the possibility they might get broken. That's one lesson I learned the hard way.
A trip to the video store isn't just for the weekends you have no plans. A trip to the video store BECOMES your plans.
A shower is a luxury. Especially one that lasts longer than 10 minutes. No more lingering until the hot water runs out.
No longer do you talk over hair color choices and selections with your stylist. Instead your Mom, Sister, or Mom in Law become your consultants and color applicators and Sally's Beauty Supply becomes your palette.
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That dirt you used to hate so much? It's just dirt, will wash away, and offers a free distraction. A little hurt never hurt anyone.
That poison control sticker from the phone book is placed neatly on the fridge, instead of thrown away. That number has come in handy on many an occassion.
and finally, the 5 second rule that used to gross you out? Well it doesn't anymore and if the floor is freshly mopped, you can stretch it to 10.
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