It's 10:00 O'Clock, Do You Know Where YOU Are????

I know where I am.

I'm at home with my little family. Well, some nights it's just the munchkin and I. Want to know what we are doing? Youknowyoudo! Usually, the munchkin has just finished bath and massage time and we are snuggling on the couch.



My how things change in a short span of time. Just a few years ago at 10:00 PM you would find me taking a shower and getting dolled up to go out on the town. It would be 3AM and you would find me awake, but instead of checking on a little munchkin, or feeding him, I would be sitting at a Waffle House or Denny's having a night cap with my friends. A few hours later and I would collapse into my bed and not wake until the next afternoon. Yeah, you read that- AFTER noon.



Those days are mostly gone now.



Do I miss that life? I'll admit, sometimes I do. I miss sitting in a hazy bar, watching my man Karaoke his heart out. I miss the feeling of calling up friends at a moments notice to meet somewhere. I miss being giddy all day long looking forward to an awesome night out.



See, I can still have those nights...just not as often. I'm a Mommy, not ancient! I realize a lot of my budget would be blown by having those nights so often. Besides, I can appreciate them more now that they are few and far between.



But you know, I wouldn't trade the life I have now for anything in the world. Though sleep is sometimes scarce, a giggle from my son or a sweet touch of my face from his tiny yet huge hand makes it all worthwhile. Right now. Right this minute Daddy is still at work and the munchkin has taken over his spot on our bed. He is stretched out and sleeping so comfortably. He looks beyond adorable and it is taking every bit of control not to squeeze and smother him with kisses!



I knew becoming a mother would change me, I just didn't realize it would make me appreciate the simpler things in life even moreso.