Before Becoming a Mommy...

...I never thought that making beds could count as a workout.

Bonus calories burned for additional kids, bunk beds, and/or leaving half the load of linens in the living room, requiring additional trips up the stairs.

Before Becoming a Mommy...

...I never thought I would be using the phrase "stealth attack" to describe the happenings of my daughter's diaper.

Before Becoming a Mommy...

...I didn't realize that phones only ring when

-I'm nursing a baby.

-I'm changing a diaper.

-I'm putting a child down for a nap.

Before Becoming a Mommy...

...I didn't know that the contents of a diaper could bring joy. (In this case, showing that a little girl's tummy is all better.)

Before Becoming A Mommy...

...I didn't realize that no matter how many diapers I change, it would ALWAYS be a crappy job!

Before Becoming a Mommy...

...I did not realize that necessary bathtime equipment included wetsuits and back braces.

Before becoming a mommy...

...I never appreciated what a shower can do for your insides.