Am I Right, Moms? What I Miss Most…
by Jen Singer
For the newish moms out there:
What I miss most is…
…using my tweezers on my eyebrows, instead of using them to retrieve Barbie’s shoes from the heating grate.
…dreaming long enough to find out whether George Clooney wears boxers or briefs.
…having an entire conversation that has nothing to do with poop. Aw, geez! There it is again.
…accessorizing with jewelry and scarves, rather than marker and what appears to be butternut squash & corn.
…dashing out with my car keys and some Chapstick, instead of packing up like the traveling circus just to go to the mall.
…showering without someone opening the door and handing me the phone while saying, “Some lady wants to talk to you.”
…to read a book anywhere but my car, because the baby naps only in her car seat.
…reaching the bottom of the laundry pile. For days.
…my purse, which I haven’t seen since I bought the diaper bag.
…non-animated television programs.
…sauntering through parking lots, supermarkets and Target without having to shout, “Stay by Mommy!”
…sex.
…uninterrupted telephone conversations. And, did I say sex?
Share, share, that’s fair: Tell us–What do you miss, Mom?
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February 8th, 2010 at 2:56 pm
Pretty much, but for my part:
Not hearing my own voice on repeat for an entire day. Some days I go hoarse.
February 8th, 2010 at 3:14 pm
I am currently in the toddler and tween years…and I really miss sleep. What I would pay for a good night’s rest.
February 8th, 2010 at 3:38 pm
…my waist;
…lacy bras instead of nursing bras;
…books, not only for lack of time but the inability to keep my eyes open past one sentence;
…hot food, because who has time to sit down and eat once it’s ready?
February 8th, 2010 at 8:07 pm
Sleeping in!!
Being able to go to the gym whenever I feel like it.
Make-out sessions with the hubby w/o worrying that the door is locked.
Wouldn’t change it for the world!!
February 8th, 2010 at 8:07 pm
my regular, pre-stretch-mark, stomach and belly button shape!
February 8th, 2010 at 9:11 pm
My boobs staying where they are supposed to be without a bra on!
February 9th, 2010 at 10:42 am
I miss quiet Sunday mornings with the paper, a cup of coffee and conversation with my husband.