- A good night’s sleep.
- Financial freedom.
- The body they had before children.
- The ability to make spontaneous plans without a second thought.
- Sleep (yes, again!).
- Privacy in the bathroom.
- The absence of mom guilt.
- Personal space without little ones climbing all over you.
- Engaging in uninterrupted conversations with adults.
- Sleep (seriously, it’s a theme here).
- Watching non-animated shows on TV.
- Enjoying a full cup of hot coffee in one sitting.
- Roaming the house in the nude.
- Grocery shopping without experiencing mini panic attacks at the register.
- Sleep (it’s that important!).
- Having a few drinks without stressing over a 5 AM wake-up call.
- Cleaning the house and having it stay tidy for longer than an hour.
- Date nights without a babysitter curfew looming over you.
- Not worrying about bladder control after a laugh or sneeze.
- Sleep (again, can’t emphasize this enough).
- Going over 24 hours without being covered in someone else’s bodily fluids.
- Quality adult interaction.
- Stylish footwear and places to wear them to.
- Taking a long, hot shower without interruptions.
- Sleep (the list could just be “sleep” at this point!).
- Leaving the house with just your wallet and keys.
- Spontaneous intimacy.
- Savoring a hot meal without it going cold.
- Having phone calls that last longer than a minute and a half.
- Sleep (let’s not forget).
- Hanging out with friends without extensive planning.
- Seeing the bottom of the laundry basket.
- Actually taking a sick day to rest.
- Reading books that are not filled with pictures.
- Sleep (for the love of all that is good!).
- Walking barefoot in the house without dodging sharp objects.
- Making decisions without the fear of causing emotional damage.
- Peaceful silence.
- Enjoying a genuine day off.
- Sleep (it’s a recurring wish).
- Dining in restaurants that don’t have drive-thrus.
- Free time to just relax.
- Driving a clean car, inside and out.
- Having a job or hobby that reflects your ambitions, rather than fitting into someone else’s schedule.
- Sleep (again, yes!).
- Vacations that truly feel like escapes.
- Staying up late knowing you can sleep in the next day.
- Having time, energy, and clarity.
- Date nights where the conversation doesn’t revolve around poop, money, or schedules.
- Sleep (a final reminder!).
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In summary, moms often reminisce about the simple joys and freedoms of life before children. The longing for sleep, personal space, and spontaneous outings remains a common thread. While motherhood is a beautiful journey, it’s natural to miss certain aspects of pre-kid life.