1. I'm nicer to small children.
Even though I'm a teacher, I've never been a kid person. Don't ask me how that works out. In my defense, I teach teenagers (which is a totally different ball of wax). But, anyway, now whenever I see small children, I see my own daughter and I honor them the way I would like someone to honor my own daughter. Big smiles, excited greetings, the whole nine.
2. I'm waaay more sympathetic to women shopping with kids.
I used to avoid shopping mommies. I was quick to pick another aisle ('Oh, I'll just get those Cocoa Pebbles later.') I privately pitied these women, mourning for the glamour, personal identity and sex appeal that they'd so stupidly, so recklessly threw away. NOW, as I'm pushing my kid's car seat atop a decidedly-less glamorous shopping cart, I'm filled with nothing but awe and admiration for them.
3. I CAN'T SLEEP!!!!!
Yeah, I know I should sleep when the baby sleeps. But my baby's naps are such delicious moments of AHHHHH! followed by, "I miss my little angel. She's such a wittle wittle angel..." and then, "What the hell am I thinking? I can finally fucking Facebook in peace." The prospect of freedom fills me with a burst of renewed energy. I just never get around to the sleeping part. And this is bad, really bad for a gal for whom, once upon a time, sleep was crack.
Yep, it's a totally different life after having kids!
ReplyDeleteHi! Stopping by from MBC. Great blog.
Have a nice day.
Thanks so much, Veronica!
ReplyDeleteomg...you are hilarious! I especially LOVE #3 because you have the guts to say it. I once opened my mouth and told this so-called "friend" of mine that I look forward to when my baby is sleeping so I can do my own thing and she went around and bad-mouthed me to all our friends. B***ch!! But I'm exactly like you...I savor those sleeping times so I can catch up on emails, facebook, blogging, etc. This is why I stay up til 3:00 am every night! It's so bad on us, isn't it?? Thanks for visiting my blog!
ReplyDelete@ Uyen: Come on! That is like the stupidest crap I've ever heard. Really? Are some women really trying to play that role of 'perfect mom'? Are we not HUMAN anymore?
ReplyDeleteThanks for visiting my blog! And I can definitely relate to all of these. I work with all ages of children and like you I think I connect with the teens better. I think working with the younger ones has given me the patience I need to be a better mom, though :) Enjoy this new journey to the fullest!
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