Before I was a mom...

Having children is the greatest thing outside of salvation and marriage that I have been blessed with. Rebecca and Emily are truly the two best girls I have ever met. Of course, I am a bit bias. They really are great! Rebecca is quick to love and show affection. Emily is Mommy's helper and has the biggest servants heart. It just comes naturally to her. They are a pleasure to be around on a daily basis- how many people can say they love to be with their children all day, day after day? They are obedient and know how to act accordingly in public.
I prayed both of my girls in, begging God to give me my hearts desire only if it's what He wanted. My girls are such a blessing to me and Jay. They fill our hearts with joy.
I received the following poem from a friend. I wish I could say that all of that was 100% true but I did work at a preschool with toddlers as well as babysit full time before having children. I was peed on countless times while either changing little boys diapers or potty training them. EWWW! Thank you Lord for girls!!!!

Before I was a Mom

I never tripped over toys or forgot words to a lullaby.
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.
Chewed on.
Peed on.
I had complete control of my mind and my thoughts.
I slept all night.

Before I was a Mom
I never held down a screaming child so 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 him 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 and happy.

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.