The Things I Do As A Mother

Owen always freaks out when I go take a shower (he's still dealing with separation anxiety), so I try to take my showers at night when he's already in bed.  However, sometimes by the time I get Owen in bed I'm ready for bed, too.

This exact instance happened the other night.  I went to bed without showering (gasp!).  I figured that the next morning I'd try to distract him with his favorite Mickey Mouse cartoon and hope for the best.
However, Owen woke up with a fever, cough and runny nose.  I knew there was no way he'd let me take a shower now.

Instead, I quickly gave myself a sponge bath and washed my hair in the kitchen sink.  It was definitely not relaxing in any way, but it got the job done.

I started thinking about all the things I do differently now that I'm a mom.

Before I was a mom, I never set foot out of the house without putting on my make-up.
Before I was a mom, I never wore open toed shoes unless my toenails were perfectly polished.
Before I was a mom, I never went to bed without taking a shower.
Before I was a mom, my outfits were perfectly coordinated and accessorized, even if I was just going to the grocery store.
Before I was a mom, my focus was me, me, me.
Before I was a mom, I never knew the meaning of real love.

Even though I might miss those perfectly polished toes or luxurious nightly showers sometimes, I wouldn't change my life one bit.  I will gladly give up those things because it means that I am a mom.