When you have a kid....

-your definition of gross is drastically redefined
-you realize you suck at being patient
-you realize that kids can't remember the first 5 or so years of their life for a reason
-you realize the reason is because being a good parent is a process, not instantaneous
-you report on the size, shape, color, and frequency of bowel movements like you are discussing a grocery list
-you get to see a whole new side of your spouse that is absolutely amazing
-you smile more than ever
-you realize how bored you must have been before
-you realize that you really were lazy and undisciplined before becoming a parent
-you laugh more than ever
-you begin to want to be a great parent so badly while wondering if you'll ever be so
-stories about other kids having to suffer make you cry (if they didn't already....for me, yes it did and still does)
-you can't remember what life was like before
-you realize that all your thoughts about how to be a parent before becoming a parent were wrong
-you realize how pretentious you were to think you knew anything at all about parenting
-crying babies in public don't faze you, because at least it isn't your kid
-sleep is never guaranteed
-time alone with your spouse is like winning the lottery
-you learn a new aspect of what love is
-hugs, kisses, and eye contact take on a whole new level of importance
-your life changes

I stole...I mean borrowed this from another blog :) I love it and it's all true!