Having a baby changes everything

We have all seen the commercials that warn us that everything in our lives changed with the birth of our first little one. Before, I nodded and thought, ya, sure of course it does. I had no idea.

Going to a Concert
Before: You sit nearest to the people with the best pot. Hoping they will share.
After: You sit nearest to the most stroller friendly path for easy entrance and exit. Hoping people won't yell down in front.

Vacations
Before: You look forward to all night parties and late night sleep ins.
After: You look forward to coffee on the porch in the morning.

The Beach
Before: Walking hand in hand barefoot letting the waves lap at your toes.
After: Lugging the diaper bag, towels, hats, sunscreen, floaties, two chairs, countless toys and two cameras and trying to push a stroller through sand for a baby who sleeps through the entire thing.

Date Night
Before: A long dinner at a restaurant, a bottle of wine, seeing a movie, and "bedtime".
After: Eating at the same time followed by bedtime.

A Bad Day
Before: Monday - Friday
After: Nursing strike, teething and more than three errands to run at one time.

A Good Day
Before: Saturday and Sunday
After: Doing diaper laundry, three whole naps and taking a shower.

Proudest Moment
Before: A promotion due to your fine job on an account.
After: Your 6 month old baby saying "come here kitty!" I swear he did.

Shopping Spree
Before: Victoria's Secret
After: Carter's