25 Things I've Learned

Sharing a few thoughts......

1. You don't mind going to bed at 9 p.m. on a Friday night
   
2. Silence? What's that?


3. You respect your body ... finally


4. You realize that the 15 pounds you can't seem to get rid of are totally worth having
   
5. You discover an inner strength you never thought you had


6. You no longer rely on a clock — your baby now sets your schedule


7. You give parents with a screaming child an 'I-know-the-feeling' look instead of a 'Can't-they-shut-him-up?' one


8. You take the time for one more hug and kiss even if it means you'll be late


9. You learn that taking a shower (especially a long one!) is a luxury


10. You realize that you can love a complete stranger


11. You find yourself wanting to make this world a better place- you have more empathy


12. If you didn’t believe in love at first sight before, you do now!


13. You have to quit watching the news because you see every story from a mother's perspective and it breaks your heart


14. You just plain love life more - everything comes together and becomes better because of one tiny person and your love for them


15. The support you get from other people surprises you, because the people giving it are not always the ones you'd expect


16. No matter what you've accomplished in life, you look at your child and think, "I've created that!"


17. You want to take better care of yourself for your child


18. You find that your baby's pain feels much worse than your own


19. You lose touch with the people in your life whom you should have banished years ago


20. Your heart breaks much more easily and emotions are closer to the surface


21. You think of someone else 234,836,178,976 times a day


22. Every day is a surprise


23. Bodily functions are no longer repulsive. In fact, they please you (Hooray for poop!)


24. You look at your baby in the mirror instead of yourself


25. You become a morning person (sorta)