That's The Glory Of Love.. As A Parent

 

Have you ever seen Beaches? If not, you should. It's a classic. I didn't realize that Mayim Bialik (HERE is her blog) played young CC Bloom.

Anyway, on to my point.

The Glory Of Love... as a parent!

You've got to give a little.. Time, energy, love, & money. Wait, you give a lot of those things. You do also give hugs, kisses, & snuggles. Oh and bladder control, you gave that up too.

 Take a little... help, when you can get it! You also take any chance to pee or shower alone.

Let your poor heart break a little... When you realize your carpet & furniture won't be stain free for a very long time. When they cry when you drop them off at preschool. When they're sick and you can't make it all better.

You've got to laugh a little... Note: Do this a LOT! When your kids say the funniest thing ever, daily. Enjoy that. Be silly though, make them laugh. They're only little so long. Not only that, but we never know when our last moments on earth will be. So make memories & enjoy the time you do have! Don't laugh too hard though, remember you gave up bladder control?

 Cry a little... When you feel disgusted with your body, post child. When you just want sleep. When you just want help. When you have to make those scary decisions you sometimes have to make as a parent. When you just feel like a failure, but you're not.

In the end, it's a big crazy happy/sad/exciting/scary (oh the list could go on) thing, called parenting. Live in the moment though. Laugh when something is funny. Cry when it's sad. Just remember that no matter what it's all just a phase. Before it you'll be on to the next stage in the blink of an eye.

Until the clouds roll by a little.
That's the story of, that's the glory of love.