A List of Things I Used To

I used to know every popular song and singer on the radio. Now my daughter does.

I used to judge women who took their young daughters for manicures. Now I know it's often the only way we can get one for ourselves.

I used to think that 42 was old. Sometimes I still do.

I used to love reading horror books and watching horror movies. Now everyone who "dies" is somebody's kid to me, or somebody's parent, which takes all the fun out of it.

I used to know how to dance.

I used to wonder if I'd be a good mother. Now I know how to be one.

I used to see grown up movies. Now I see kid movies, and I like them.

I used to think I would never get plastic surgery. Now I pay closer attention to those ads on TV.

I used to think the world was black and white. Now I know it is made up of every hue of grey imaginable.

I used to sweat the small stuff. I still do, but not as much.

I used to love watching "A Baby Story" before I had kids. Now I don't cause when I do I'm all like "been there, done that, just get the freakin epidural."

I used to have great friends. I still do.