I love being a mom. I really do. But there are definitely things that I miss about being childless. Like right now - I would so much rather be watching One Life to Live or the Mets/Cardinals game. Instead.. "Snow Buddies". Sigh. So much to sacrifice for a few rare moments of peace with the 4 year old. And believe it or not, he is sitting on the couch, completely quiet and mostly still. Amazing.
Then there is sleep. Ah, precious sleep. If you aren't a sleep person, you won't get it. I adore sleep. I crave it. I always have, even as a kid. My dad was a notorious napper..I blame it on genes. Giving up sleep, or at least uninterrupted at-will sleep has been one of the more difficult transitions I have had to make as a parent. I can't wait until my kids are old enough to WANT to sleep in.
Of course I miss my size 4 pre-parenthood figure. And on the sleep subject (see? I have a one track mind!) I really miss sleeping on my stomach. Its not that I can't, I just don't anymore. I was so trained to sleep on my side after 4 babies that I still do it.
I miss being able to go out on a whim. I miss shopping without an agenda or plan. I miss being able to do anything spontaneous, quite honestly.
I miss not having to worry, 24/7. But alas, that comes with the territory. I am now a constant worrier. I come up with ridiculous scenarios about various ills that may befall my kiddos. OCD much?
Yet, these are the sacrifices that we gladly make..right?? Sure they are! Although I personally can't wait to be a parent of grown children. :)
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