Before I was a Mom...

My mom sent me this poem today. I can't improve on it.

Before I was a Mom, 

I never tripped over toys 

or forgot words to a lullaby. 

I didn't worry whether or not 

my plants were poisonous. 

I never thought about immunizations.

Before I was a Mom, 

I had never been puked on.. 

Pooped on. 

Chewed on. 

Peed on. 

I had complete control of my mind 

and my thoughts. 

I slept all night.

Before I was a Mom, 

I never held down a screaming child 

so doctors could do tests. 

Or give shots. 

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 her down. 

I never felt my heart break into a million pieces 

when I couldn't stop the hurt. 

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.

I love being your Mommy, Jack Tyler and Emma Kate!