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Personal Narrative: Becoming A Mom Changed My Life

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Who knew becoming a mother would turn my world a whole 360 degrees around. Before I became a mom, I had set some goals for myself. They were graduating from high school to begging with. Then going to E.C.C College to graduate with my associates degree and become a nurse. After that I suppose start my career and the settle down by buying a house and forming a family. I was also a little careless on situations when it came to decision making and did not have many or great responsibilities on my hand. One of my goals, which I had accomplished, was to graduate from high school and obtain my diploma. I knew a few students or family members that didn 't have that privilege. My next goal was to attend collage and get my nursing degree, but I …show more content…

When my kids were infants getting ready to go out was a hassle. I had to make sure brought their diaper bag with. Not just that, what came in it: diaper, wipes, plastic bags, extra cloths for each, baby bottles, the formula, warm water,and many other things. When before all I had to worry about was getting my purse and making sure my keys, wallet,and phone were in it. My shoe shopping and going out with friends had stopped for a while. Caring for my kids became more important to me and it changed my finances. When I go shopping i don 't even look at shoes anymore if anything i look at what my kids need or like. Having my children is a big responsibility by taking care of them and providing them their needs. It 's not me, myself, and I anymore it 's my kids and me. Motherhood changed my order of goals and my view in life. The way I handle my finances changed dramatically and lack of sleep. Any sleep that I can get, I don 't complain, it 's golden to me. I 'm not a careless person anymore when it comes to decision making because now I have my kids to think about. After all, one of my goals was having children, but they came a little to soon. Not that I 'm complaining or anything, but because of it I have been rearranging my goals that fit my lifestyle now. Becoming a mother is one of the best goal a have accomplish but still

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