I have been a mom for almost SEVEN years (OMG I cannot deal) and am amazed every single day that I am in charge of two little people. Sometimes I think back to what life was like before these little loves were in my life and it seems like SO LONG AGO. Here are some things that changed for me since having kids…I am sure that a lot of you can relate.
Before Kids: Going to the mall and buying a cute new outfit just because I felt like it.
After kids: Dragging kids around the mall to buy them cute outfits.
Before Kids: At least a 20 minute shower in peace with a full shave and shampoo.
After Kids: Lucky if I get 40 seconds without one of them screaming “MOMMMMMMM!!!!!!!!!!!” Shave can wait.
Before Kids: Rarely eating a carb.
After Kids: Eating all things carb, because, kid leftovers.
Before Kids: Wine nights on porch, always up late.
After Kids: Wine nights on couch, asleep by 9.
Before Kids: Happy Hour? Absolutely.
After Kids: Happy Hour? Ugh. I gotta pick up the kids.
Before Kids: Gym 5x a week.
After Kids: Does wiping asses count as exercise?
Before Kids: Disney movies are so lame. How could an adult watch?
After Kids: “Patiently” waiting until next Disney movie comes out.
Before Kids: Trendy new purse ALWAYS.
After Kids: Throw some shit in whatever bag is closest.
Before Kids: Car somewhat clean.
After Kids: Ewww. Toys, cups, crumbs, empty water bottles….my car is disgusting.
Before Kids: MAC Makeup.
After Kids: Whatever I can find at Target and thrown on my face real quick.
Before Kids: BLARING Biggie in my car- the explicit versions.
After Kids: Still blaring music…now it’s Taylor Swift.
Before Kids: Vacation meant laying around and well, VACATIONING.
After Kids: Vacation is just living the same crazy life in another location with a large body of water.
Before Kids: Lots of naps and binge watching whatever the hell I wanted.
After Kids: No naps (kids included) and binge watching Sofia the First.
Before Kids: “Oh my God. I will NEVER let my kids dictate what I do. I will still go out, have fun, and live the same way.”
After Kids: LOL
Before Kids: Having a hangover meant a free pass for lounging on the couch all day and eating greasy food.
After Kids: Hungover? Tough shit, you’re a mom.
Before Kids: Going to see an adult movie with adults.
After Kids: Going to see Angry Birds with kids who constantly have to go to the bathroom and won’t stop talking or fidgeting.
Before Kids: Not one worry.
After Kids: Worrying is a full time job. You never know how much you could care and love these little people until they are born.
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