Before I was a mom,
I slept as late as I wanted and never
worried about how late I got into bed.
I brushed my hair and my teeth everyday.

Before I was a mom,
I cleaned my house eache day.
I never tripped over toys 
or forgot words to lullabies.

Before I was a mom,
I didn't worry whether or not 
my plants were poisonous.
I never though about immunizations.

Before I was a mom,
I had never been puked on, 
pooped on, spit on, chewed on,
peed on, or pinched by tiny fingers.

Before I was a mom,
I had complete control of my mind, 
my thoughts, and my body.
I slept all night.

Before I was a mom,
I never held down a screaming child so that doctors could do tests
or stick them with needles.
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 
just to watch a baby sleep.