Before I was a MOM

As most of you know I recently went 9 days without my kiddos. It was the longest 9 days of my life...not something I want to have to go through again but I know as they get older it is bound to happen. During this time I was bored out of my mind. Yes, I did lots of projects, ran errands, took a little time for myself and got a massage. But during all of this it made me realize how grateful I am to be a mother to two beautiful little girls. Here are bits and pieces of a quote that touches my heart.

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 had complete control of myself; My thoughts, My body, and My mind. I slept all night. Before I was a Mom: I never held down a screaming child so that 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 felt my heart break into a million pieces when I couldn't stop the hurt. I never knew 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 heartache, the wonderment, or the satisfaction of being a Mom.