Parenting has got to be one of life’s toughest challenges. What works with each child can be so different. It’s like trying to absorb other peoples Ideas while not thinking you are doing everything wrong just because you do things different. It’s not judging someone else’s parenting, but learning from they’re mistakes and successes. It’s trying to be consistent no matter what. It’s trying to show a small person how to grow into a well rounded adult who can think for themselves. It’s caring too much. It’s trying too hard. Its failure. Its smiles and icky bodily fluids. It’s having the buck stop with you and having someone be so dependent on you for everything. It’s letting little things slide but tackling big things head on. It’s making appointments and trying your best to get there on time no matter your circumstances. It’s taking ownership of your actions. It’s letting go, but holding on fiercely. It’s being a protector. Its being a teacher, a nurse, an advocate, a chef, a janitor, a personal assistant and a mom. It’s saying no and taking the harder road because in the long run it will benefit your child. It’s an uphill battle and that not just describing the laundry. It’s being selfless. It’s kissing owy’s. It’s changing bums. It’s real life. It’s really hard. It’s the best thing ever!
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Emily is so lucky to have you as a mommy. Too bad every parent can’t be like that.
Parenting is constantly trying your best and always feeling guilty for not doing more.
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