Friday, September 24, 2010

Having Kids Changes Everything

 How many times have you heard somebody tell an upcoming new mom, "Having kids changes everything."  What people usually mean by this are things like....
You won't sleep again for a long time . You'll never have a moment to yourself again.  It will be nearly impossible to accomplish anything.  Shower?  What is that?! You and your husband won't be able to spend any time together anymore.  All your money will go to your babies.  There won't be any peace and quiet ever again. 

It seems that everybody fails to mention things like...
There is no love like the love you feel when you first lay eyes on your child that has been growing inside of you for so long.  Every time your baby looks into your eyes you fall in love all over again.  You will become the most selfless version of yourself that you've ever known.  The center of your universe will change forever.  Your children bring a special kind of joy and excitement that can't be found elsewhere.  There are few other things in this life that will make you feel as lucky as you do every time you look into the eyes of your baby.  Your baby will give you a million reasons to smile each day. 

While I sometimes feel some of the things mentioned on the first list, I choose to acknowledge the joys from the second for some of the following reasons... 


3 comments:

  1. LOVE those faces!!!! How adorable! My life has been changed for the better...and imagine the adventures you would miss out on without your kids...and who would you share your day with and...not to mention the little arms that unconditionally wrap their arms around you and say I love you!

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  2. You are so right Aubrey! I should've added that to my blog!

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  3. and Funny how your babies...even though they are in their 20's and 30's!!...still bring a SMILE everyday thinking of them...and no matter the distance there are invisible arms of love surrounding your heart! You never let go....they remain in your thoughts and soul forever!

    Precious moments...cherished memories...etched in a Mom's heart!

    by the way...MOM...upside down spells WOW!

    You are an awewome Mommy...Molly.

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