Before I was a mother, I was fearless.


Before I had my son, I was headed down a dark path.


Before I married my husband, I didn't know what marriage meant.


Before I had my daughter, I didn't know what it was like to deal with me.


Before I die, I want to live simply and travel a lot.


Before I was a blogger, I had no idea how much time I could spend on the computer.
Or how many friendships I could gain.


Before I go to bed, I obsessively check the doors and the stove.
 

Before I had a cell phone, I was fine.


Before I was an aunt, I saw my brother as a child.


Before I met my husband, I'd never been in love.


Before TRex turned three, I thought we had it easy.


Before I had my second child, I had never been 9 months pregnant.


Before I was a mother, I didn't comprehend all my parents did for me.


Before I lost a friend, I didn't know how long you could miss someone.


Before facebook, I talked on the phone a lot more.


Before I was a parent, I thought I knew everything about being a parent.


Before I was a parent, I didn't know how full my heart could get.