...But you're not supposed to say it!

I had lunch today with a non-parent friend of mine who I hadn't seen in some years. Of course the inevitable question arose, "how is parenthood?" I was honest...I said that it was wonderful, that I wouldn't trade it for the world, but that there were some days when I missed my old life. She seemed surprised that I would say that - although it was something she had suspected a number of moms felt, none of them would ever come right out and say it. So, I'm taking a stand:

There are some days I miss my old life.

There. I feel better.

Anyone with me on this?

(silence.)