I Used To:

I used to be able to go into the bathroom all by myself to take a bath, brush my teeth, or use the restroom.
Now:  I go the bathroom with an Enterauge with me every time I go in. 

I used to make sure I didn't have a hair out of place and my clothes were just right before I went anywhere.
Now:  You are lucky if you see me with make up on and my hair washed.  Because someone is going to use me as a napkin at some point during the day.

I used to go out with my girl friends and dance and girl talk.
Now: we go out and complain because its too loud and we talk about how excited we are that Kroger has online coupons that you can load to your Kroger card now.

I used to clean the house and it would stay that way for days.
Now:  I clean in a circle and I swear that there are mean little fairies that come into every room when I'm not there and trash it.  Wait, thats my kids ;-)

I used to go out to eat at nice restaraunts and sit there for a while after eating to talk to whomever I was with.
Now:  I go where I think there may not be a whole lot of people and where the kids meal comes with crayons!

I used to know exactly where all of my things were.
Now:  I am constantly crawling around on my knees trying to find my things because if they are missing, they are somewhere low to the ground because whoever took it is 3 ft. tall.

I used to play cards and drinking games.
Now:  I play chutes and ladders, guitar hero and modern warfare on the Wii/Xbox/PS3 or whatever it is we have.

I used to be ready to go out at 9:00 every night.
Now:  I'm ready to go to bed at 9:00 at night or I'm excited to sit and read my new magazine!

I used to like to take my time while I shopped.
Now:  I RUN!  I RUN FAST!!!  Just run and grab is what I say!  Run and Grab!!!

I also never thought I would hear myself say:
"When was the last time you pooped?"
"Did you poop your pants?"
"Don't stick your finger in the dogs nose?"
"Don't eat other peoples chewed gum!"
"Get that out of your pants!"
"Don't eat the dog food!"
"Because I said so!"
"Because I'm the boss!"
"Please, please do not play in the toilet!"
"Where are all of your underwear?"
"Don't lick other people!"
"The dog doesn't need detangler!"
"That is poop!  Get that out of your hand!"
And there are so many more!

But....I also never had 3 little people making me laugh because they are silly and giggling, I never had little voices say "I love you mommy", I never worried about anything beyond me and now they are all I worry about, and I NEVER NEVER NEVER would have these great stories to black mail them with someday!!  HA!

Proud Mom, Momma, Mommy

While we try to teach our children all about life,
Our children teach us what life is all about.