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Before I was a Mom. For all the moms on Mother's Day.

Before I was a Mom

Before I was a Mom I slept as late as I wanted and never worried about how late I got into bed. I brushed my hair and my teeth everyday.

Before I was a Mom, I cleaned my house each day. I never tripped over toys or forgot words to a lullaby. I didn't worry whether my plants were poisonous. I never thought about immunizations.

Before I was a Mom,I had never been puked on, pooped on, spit on, chewed on, or 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 that 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 it 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.

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.

This is for all the special Moms, and remember that behind every successful woman... is a basket of dirty laundry. - Unknown

Happy Mothers Day!

Thanks, Happy Mom's Day Alty. :)

Well we had ours back in March ;)
Mothering Sunday 2010 - Mother's Day UK

So did you buy flowers, cook breakfast, get the kids out of CBW's hair for the day? :)

Thanks Stringer. It's good to be a mom. :)

The rest of us are ancillary, it's all about Mom at its most basic level. Thanks Moms.

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Originally Posted by Altenweg

It's good to be a mom. :)

Yes, it is. :)

Happy Mother's Day to all of the Mommies in the world starting with all the ones on AMHD. :D

God bless all the Mothers of the world.

They do so much, and ask for so little in return.

Happy Mother's Day Alty-mommy

Happy mothers day to all those moms out there!

Before I was a Mom, I didn't realize that I would easily give my life to save his and never knew I was capable:)

Happy Mothers Day Everyone!

Before I was a mom, I did not know "unconditional" really meant unconditional. I am a better woman because of my 4 great children. For sure!
Hope you all had a wonderful Mothers Day!

Before I was a mother, my room wasn't decorated in Dora and Wonderpets toys and stickers...

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Before I was a mother, my room wasn't decorated in Dora and Wonderpets toys and stickers....

LMAO! Ain't that the truth! :)

Before I was a mom I never thought I'd actually pay for pepto bismol pink paint and put it on the wall on purpose.

Before I was a mom I had no interest in children's television, now I can list all the shows, when they're on, sing the theme songs and can talk about the characters like they're members of the family.

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Originally Posted by Altenweg

talk about the characters like they're members of the family.

They're not? You mean all this time I have been making extra supper for Dora and Ki Lan for nothing?!

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Originally Posted by Aurora_Bell

They're not?? You mean all this time I have been making extra supper for Dora and Ki Lan for nothing??!!

Hey, just be happy it's not the Teletubbies. I hate those little creatures. Talk about teaching your kids to have a speech impediment. ;)

Oh God I am so glad those aren't on TV anymore. E went through a HUGE phase with "In the Night Garden". That has got to be one of the worst shows on TV. Very sexual for a kids show.

Before I was a mother, I never realized that the best thing for your child can be the one thing that will break your heart for a lifetime---and you'd still do it again.

Hope everyone had a wonderful Mother's Day.

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Originally Posted by Synnen

Before I was a mother, I never realized that the best thing for your child can be the one thing that will break your heart for a lifetime---and you'd still do it again.

Hope everyone had a wonderful Mother's Day.

So true Synn, and thanks.

I spent the day cleaning with the family and then I cooked them a wonderful German meal of breaded cutlets with spaetzle, corn and cucumber salad.

I thought they were supposed to take me out to dinner. :(

I could have had crab legs and steak, but I opted for corn dogs and hash browns.

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Oh God I am so glad those aren't on TV anymore. E went through a HUGE phase with "In the Night Garden". That has got to be one of the worst shows on TV. Very sexual for a kids show.

What about Barnie? I've never before wanted to shoot something until I saw Barnie. ;)

Right now Sydney is into the Hannah Montana and other girlie shows. I'm not sure if I'm okay with it, but I've watched a few shows and it seems to be okay. She likes it for the music, not the content.

Jared loves anything with robots or little boys that have super powers.

Both of my kids spend more time playing then watching TV. Jared loves his lego, he and his boyfriend get together every day and build. They're planning on starting their own business when they grow up. They want to be inventors. I see him more as a game designer, he has some great ideas. I guess that's part of inventing though. ;)

Sydney loves crafts. I have so many crafts all over the house that I could dedicate an entire room to them. I love it. She's actually really artistic, some of the things she makes are just so intricate, it's amazing to see. When she grows up she wants to be a doctor/lawyer/ballerina/artist. When I tell her she has to pick one she tells me "No I don't, I can do all four!" That's my girl! :)

Dream big Sydney and Jared!

Barny is definitely up there with some of the worst. What about Caiou? Just his voice sends shivers down my spine.

Emily gets to watch one hour of cartoons before bed, if she makes it that long. I usually turn them on sat and sun mornings when it's raining, but she hauls all of her toys out and plunks down in the middle of the living room and would rather play with her little people and weebol wobble tree house. I swear the best thing invented are those paint pens by crayola. Hours of entertainment, and even if they end up on the walls they come right off.

We go camping so she is out side basically from 9 am until 7pm on the week ends. She'll be 3 in August, so she hasn't decided what she wants to do when she grows up yet, but she does want to be bigger so she can pick up dog poop. Go figure.

Funny how they want to do big people things until they're big enough to do them. ;)

One of Jared's chores is to pick up the dog poop in the yard. He's actually really good about it, does it every day in the summer, in the winter, not so much, can't blame him though.

Sydney is responsible for emptying the dishwasher and clearing the table.

They have other chores, but those are the two that help me out the most.

We love camping, have a tent trailer and hope to upgrade to a 20' trailer this year or next. The tent trailer is just too small for 2 adults, 2 kids and three dogs (will probably only be 2 by the end of the year :(). Also, putting up the trailer and taking it down, not having easy access to the stuff stored inside, it's a pain. Tent trailers are great for younger people, we've outgrown it in more ways then one.

Sydney's birthday is also in August. August 26 to be exact. When's Emily's big day?

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Her's is August 21st. Close. I have a tent trailer, I bought it for $100 off kijiji. I also have a 5th wheel. I love it. I just re finished the furniture in it. Here are some pics before the furniture was re done.

I'm jealous.

We can't get a fifth wheel, R's truck is a Chevy Avalanche, you can't get a fifth wheel hitch that will work with it. I drive a mini van, definitely not fifth wheel compatible. ;)

We're looking for a trailer, 20' would be nice, the cheaper the better. I have no problem refinishing anything in it, flooring, furniture, counter tops, whatever. Not that easy to find though. I've found a few that are under $3000, but they're all really old. I'm worried that the age will have an impact on how well they are maintained, roof leakage, propane problems, whatever.

Do you have after pictures, because the before pics are pretty nice, I can't imagine what the after pics look like. :)

|I will have some after on Sunday. I'll make sure to send them to you. I took out that lone chair, it opens it up a lot more. I know it doesn't look like it in that picture but the click flooring was bubbling (just a hint, don't bother putting in click flooring on ANY trailer if you do get an older one). I put linoleum, and carpet.

There were a few marks on the far right side of the wall, so I put border around and got new curtains made. I know that it look immaculate, but when you were up close it had small flaws, and I had a lot of spare time on my hands over the winter. I just did a piece at a time.

Honestly I paid less than $3,000 for mine, it is a 2000. Do you guys have a seasonal camp or will you be hauling it each week end? Some of the older ones are much roomier and really well kept. You got to look for older owners ;)

When we camp we haul from place to place, no seasonal spot. I'd love a fifth wheel but we're not willing to buy a new truck in order to have one. R's truck is almost paid off. ;)

I'd love one with a pull out, it really makes a huge difference in space. I'd settle for one without though.

You really got a great price for a very nice newer trailer. Lucky girl. I guess I just have to keep looking and hoping to stumble on a deal.

The one I found yesterday was $3200, a 24.5' trailer, no pull out, no upgrades inside, 1977. I thought that was a great deal, but yours is much better. ;)

Mine was luck. Pure luck and nothing more. Happened to belong to a very close family member, who bought an actual camp and wanted to sell the trailer. At first I knew I could never afford it, but they came down... way down in price. It was an offer I couldn't refuse.

I like going from place to place too. That's why I kept my tent trailer. Me and Emily are going to be doing some traveling to PEI this summer.

Mine has a slide, as you can see, and you won't believe the difference it makes. I love all the room.

Where have you been looking for the trailers?

I've been doing the usual searches, Kijiji, autotrader, the paper. I've found a few great deals but I'm either too late or the trailer is too heavy for us to pull. I found one that was a steal, had a play area for the kids (separate room in the back along with bunk beds), but it was way too heavy for R's truck. It also had two pull outs, was fairly new, only used once, 32', they were asking $5000. I cried about that one. ;)

I had a hell of a time finding my tent trailer, but it was OLD and needed a lot of repair done to the canvas. I just started doing the repairs, when the 5th wheel feel into my lap.

That's the only downfall with the big trailer, way too heavy for me to move. And even if I had the truck to move it, I probably wouldn't feel comfortable driving with it. Luckily my parents own some land where they have a cottage, so I was able to move my trailer out there.

Bella, we're totally hijacking my thread. I don't care, but someone else might. :(

Want to move this to the chit chat area?

I'll race you there! :)

Before I was a mom I used to be able to go to the bathroom with the door closed.

Before I was a mom... I was normal. ( I think) Now, I FREAK out and worry over the smallest of things. Before I was a mom, I didn't notice pee around the toilet seat.

I suck at being a mom to teens.

But I think I was a great mom when they were small.

Bella, I can close the door and they STILL open it up.

I bet you are a great mom! You have a wonderful sense of humor. I bet you keep them ont heir toes as much as they do to you. Ya my door doesn't close all the way, so E just kicks it open and in comes her and the dogs. And they all sit there and stare at me. Maybe looking for an encore? Not sure.

Before I was a Mom.. I didn't worry when I heard the sound of an ambulance and sirens. After I became a mom when my kids are out that sound terrifies me.

Before I was a mom I didn't know you could remove gum from the carpet with ice cubes. Before I was a mom I didn't know the indescribable love your heart feels when you hold your child.

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Before I was a Mom..I didn't worry when I heard the sound of an ambulance and sirens. After i became a mom when my kids are out that sound terrifies me.

Before i was a mom i didn't know you could remove gum from the carpet with ice cubes. Before i was a mom I didn't know the indescribable love your heart feels when you hold your child.

I still freak out at the sound of an ambulance... my son is 27 and lives 10 miles away.

I still think "Oh God! Is he on his way here, what if that was him?":(

It's a sick thing that will never leave you.

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I still freak out at the sound of an ambulance...my son is 27 and lives 10 miles away.

I still think "Oh God! Is he on his way here, what if that was him?":(

It's a sick thing that will never leave you.

It is a worry.. Even now when I'm watching a news bulletin about a car accident.. I pray.. Lord don't let it be one of my children. I don't think there is an age when you don't worry about them. When my son was in Afghanistan every time the phone rang late at night.. I would literally be in a panic.

And yet I would trade places with any one of you.

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And yet I would trade places with any one of you.

Synnen.. Bless you.. It will happen.. I know it will.. You are just so kind and giving and it makes me angry to see these people who treat their kids so badly and they keep having them and mistreating them. You deserve children and I know in my heart you are going to be a parent someday... I know it. Blessings:)

Meh... It'll happen or it won't. I'm blessed regardless.

Just pointing out that with all the heart-stopping, pull-your-hair-out moments that come with being a mother, it's still a pretty wonderful thing :)

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meh...It'll happen or it won't. I'm blessed regardless.

Just pointing out that with all the heart-stopping, pull-your-hair-out moments that come with being a mother, it's still a pretty wonderful thing :)

It is. When their babies you want to eat them up and sometimes when their in their teens, you wish you had. You'll know that joy... :)