Before I met you

By 7/27/2015



Before I met you My job was unfulfilled and meaningless

Before I met you I would sleep the morning away

Before I met you I had all the money I wanted for clothes and makeup

Before I met you I could eat what I wanted and never gain a pound

Before I met you I'd have hours to pamper myself and get dolled up

Before I met you I could watch a film and eat at my own pace

Before I met you I'd go out on the town and dance the night away

Before I met you I could take a long relaxing bath and soak my worries away

Before I met you I didn't have any idea where my life was going or what I wanted to be



Now I have you My job is to raise you and it the most meaningful and fulfilling thing I've ever done

Now I have you I've gotten up before the sun and had more time in the day to live than ever before

Now I have you Money and possessions aren't my priority anymore, I'd rather spend it on family and memories

Now I have you I've gained weight and can't lose it but this body made you healthy and I'm proud of it

Now I have you I'd rather spend my spare hours making you smile and teaching you about the world

Now I have you You're too funny and beautiful for me to focus on movies or food and I don't mind

Now I have you A night in dancing in the kitchen with my family is so much more fun than a cramped nightclub

Now I have you I share my bath with you, your rubber duck or your daddy and it's still lovely

Now I have you My life has meaning and a clear path. I know what I want to be- your everything




MaternityMondays
“Mrs.AOK,

About the Author

A first time mummy, trying her best to fit into the world of adult responsability and parenting.

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14 comments

  1. zoe dunn27 July 2015 at 02:03

    Lovely way to look back at before and after being a mum and reflect on the changes in a positive way. #mummymonday

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    1. Stephanie Blake30 July 2015 at 02:34

      Thank you :) it's made me feel so positive about all the things that are different xx

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  2. LB Present27 July 2015 at 09:00

    Such a cute post, and so so real! Before Baby Boy things were good, now they're better than better and I couldn't be happier! :)

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    1. Stephanie Blake30 July 2015 at 02:35

      Definitely agree with you! I had a happy life but I can't imagine ever being as happy then as I am now :D xx

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  3. Emmas Mamma27 July 2015 at 10:21

    This is lovely! :) #mummymonday

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  4. Sabrina Jillah27 July 2015 at 11:56

    Ahhh I can relate to all of this, it's exactly how I feel. I remember life before my boy and life after, I love every second of life after, it's so much fun. Sabrina xx
    #mummymonday

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    1. Stephanie Blake30 July 2015 at 02:36

      I agree with you completely. I wouldn't even change the sleepless nights from when she was first born- I may have been tired but I loved watching her eating and slowly falling asleep and it's much better than when I used to sleep for hours of the day :) xx

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  5. Carly Lawrence27 July 2015 at 13:27

    Very sweet and very true! :) #mummymonday

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    1. Stephanie Blake30 July 2015 at 02:36

      Thank you! I'm so glad so many people feel how I feel xx

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  6. Liz Joiner28 July 2015 at 12:48

    Love this! I would love for you to join a series I plan on starting, I talked about it in my most recent post. Please let me know if you're interested :)

    liz @ sundays with sophie

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    1. Stephanie Blake30 July 2015 at 02:37

      I popped over and checked it out, sounds like something I'd be interested in :) will email you or you can email me!xx

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  7. Mum in Brum29 July 2015 at 06:25

    What a lovely post - I can relate so much as I'm sure every mum can. Being a mum really does give your life purpose and fills a big hole in your life that you never even realised was there. #MaternityMondays

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    1. Stephanie Blake30 July 2015 at 02:38

      Filling a hole is such a good way of putting it- I didn't even know I needed another piece but now she is here I finally feel as though I'm whole and my family is my life xx

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