I remember when I used to get up and shower every morning.
I remember when I used to do my hair and makeup and go to work.
I remember not having to start work until 11am, but not getting to knock off until midnight.
I remember lazy Sunday mornings and busy Sunday evenings.
I remember split shifts and quick naps.
I remember prepping, cooking and serving 150 people.
I remember the thrill of planning and prepping platters for functions.
I remember using red bull and caffeine to get through each and every shift.
I remember the withdrawal symptoms when I quit.
I remember being disgusted that my Head Chef was shagging a 15yo upstairs while everyone else worked their asses off.
I remember good natured teasing.
I remember covering for the Apprentice when he showed up at work still high.
I remember getting screamed at the next day for it.
I remember having spare money.
I remember Tuesday nights playing 8-ball and underage drinking.
I remember knock-off mocktails, spiked with vodka when the boss wasn’t looking.
I remember friends and good times and when I had a life outside of my lounge room.
But, I remember when a smile didn’t make me teary.
I remember when a kiss didn’t brighten my day.
I remember it being so much harder and infinitely easier.
I remember who I was before yet, I don’t miss it.
Maybe I would like my breasts back to how they were before though. Maybe.
That was such a wonderful post. Yes, there are alot of things we give up when we become parents but we gain so much as well and it has so much more meaning.
What a sweet love letter to kids.
that is such a gorgeous post. Becoming a mum is life changing but i really don’t know of anyone who would want to change it back, children bring so much happiness to our lives don’t they?
The best thing is having good memories rather than bad. I look back and see a few bad memories and a few good ones. I look forward and see a wonderful life ahead that I have now created for myself. I’m pretty positive that you do too.
Tiff – I have gained so much. I couldn’t go back to the life I led before Amy.
missburrows – Thankyou.
Marylin – Children are amazing. Sometimes you want to strangle them, but it is all worth it.
Tanya – Yes indeed.
That is a beautiful post!
And ” Maybe I would like my breasts back to how they were before though. Maybe.”
LOL!
I am so totally there!
very very well written..
i cant even start with..
i remember when.. hehe
Fruitfemme – I know you are! How did the weaning go?
Taz – Thankyou.
ooooh yeah.
and, I actually don’t know how I would function on a full night of sleep.
and given nursing adjustment, teething, developmental spurt and shots today – I’m pretty sure tonight I won’t be finding out either.
and when morning comes, I’ll have some coffee and it will still be okay. It will still be great.
What a lovely post. It’s true. So much changes – it’s harder and easier at the same time, but I’d never go back.
lovely post – you are wise beyond your years sometimes it seems.
What a beautiful post!!! My “baby” turns 4 tomorrow and you almost have me clucky again! Okay, I get clucky pretty often….but it was still a very touching post. And now I’m off to have a quiet cry about my baby turning 4.
Dawn – I am there with you. We were up at 5am this morning. Very unusual and very horrible. First time I have craved coffee since I was addicted to it. But it was still good. She walked today for me.
Leslie – Yes, big changes, but I couldn’t go back.
Baby~Amore – Thankyou. I feel much older than my years.
Lightening (((hugs))) 4? That is so big! I hope it is a wonderful day for you both.
Great Entry.
Funny and touching.
Well Done.
What a great post! Thanks for visiting my blog so I could find you : )
Xbox4NappyRash – Thankyou.
Lisa – Your welcome. Thankyou for coming over and visiting!