Sometimes I find myself thinking about life before kids and comparing it to life after kids. For instance, before I had kids, I would see kids out in public with dried snot under their noses. I would think, "that is so gross. That mom just doesn't take care of her child!" Ha! If only I knew then what I know now. Some weeks keeping my children snot-free is next to impossible! (Plus, I get tired of fighting with them while trying to wipe their noses.)
Before having kids, I had the illusion that my children would always be impeccably dressed and groomed. Ha! I fight with Kale every day because he only wants to wear sweatpants. I make him wear jeans when he goes to school, but the second he walks in the door he strips and puts on his sweats. Today he wore a pair of red sweat pants and a blue shirt. And we went out in public. I didn't care. It just wasn't worth the fight. Oh, and his hair! Kale has the worse cowlick and I have to work really hard to make it look decent. Even when I fix his hair, it doesn't stay like that for long. If only I knew then...
One other post-mommy lesson I have learned is that kids throw fits and kids are brats sometimes. Before having kids I would see other kids in the store screaming and I would think, "Geez, that parent has no control." I have learned that sometimes kids throw fits in public...and there's nothing you can do but grin and bear it (until you get home that is!). If only I knew then...
Of course, I wouldn't change a second about being a mom. Wait a minute--that's not true. There are a few seconds I would change. :) But there are definitely far more good times than bad ones. Being a mom is a challenge every single day and I have done things I never thought I would, but I have also experienced far more love than I ever thought possible.
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