Years ago, when my twins were two years old, I came across this poem that truly touched my heart. The author is unknown, yet captures motherhood perfectly. As you read the poem, I hope you relate to the descriptions on how a much our life changes, and is forever changed once we become a mother. No matter how old your child is, I am sure you can relate to the authors words which perfectly summarize how a mothers acts of love and service she does for her family is truly timeless.

Before I Was a Mom…

 

Before I was a Mom…

I made and ate hot meals.

I had unstained clothing.

I had quiet conversations on the phone.

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 cleaned my house each day.

I never tripped over toys or forgot words to lullabies.

Before I was a Mom…

I didn’t worry whether or not my plants were poisonous. I never thought about Immunizations.

Before I was a Mom…

I had never been puked on, pooped on, spit on, chewed on, peed on or pinched by tiny fingers.

I had complete control of my mind, my thoughts, and my body. 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 held a sleeping baby just because I didn’t want to put it down.

I never felt my heart-break into a million pieces when I couldn’t stop the hurt.

I never knew that 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 didn’t know the feeling of having my heart outside my body.

I didn’t know how special it could feel to feed a hungry baby.

I didn’t know that bond between a mother and her child.

I didn’t know that something so small could make me feel so important.

Before I was a Mom…

I had never gotten up in the middle of the night every 10 minutes to make sure all was okay.

I had never known the warmth, the joy, the love, the heartache, the wonderment,

or the satisfaction of being a Mom.

I didn’t know I was capable of feeling so much before I was a Mom.

– Author Unknown