Am I Becoming Senile?

I was reflecting on life after our new 1-4 church schedule on Sunday and there are just a few things in life I am starting to have a hard time remembering. As my week has progressed I keep adding to my list and thought I would share.

• I forget what 8 continuous hours of sleep feels like, or heaven forbid 10!! Ahhhhhh, those were the days.
• I forget what it is like to sit in church and listen to an entire talk or lesson.
• I forget what it is like to just walk out the door.......no bag to pack, making sure we have enough diapers, wipes, sippy cups of juice, and emergency treats, or toys.
• I forget what it is like to have all my laundry done. It seems like there is always one or two full bins; even when I spend the entire day doing laundry.
• I forget what it is like to stay up until 3-4 in the morning, then somehow still make it to work by 7:30.
• I forget what it is like to stay up until 3-4 in the morning PERIOD. (Unless there is crying, medicine and a rocking chair involved.)
• I forget what it is like to just have to get myself ready.
• I forget what it is like to go out with Tom without trying to find a babysitter. So much for spontaneous.
• I forget needing to throw a gallon of milk away because we can't drink it all before the expiration date.
• I forget what it is like to not have to count bottles to make sure the dog hasn't eaten one. (Daisy has gotten about 2 dozen bottles between the two kids. She sure likes formula and whole milk.)
• I forget what it is like to take a walk through the neighborhood and not have a "tour guide" point out all the neighbor's flags. (Or point out any flag for that matter: Lowes, Wal-mart, gas stations, Bob Evans..... Who knew how many businesses were so patriotic?)
• I forget what it is like to fly on a plane and be able to sleep through the flight.
• I forget what life was like when there wasn't always something to do, clean, sterilize, or snuggle.
• I forget what it is like to feel lonely.
• I forget what it is like to go more then a few hours without hugs or kisses.
• I forget what it is like to NOT be unconditionally loved.

Some things I would like to remember again, like getting a full night's sleep, but some things are better left forgotten.