This Is What It’s Like to Parent Little Ones

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This morning, I found myself in a bit of a predicament while trying to put on a sports bra. My arms were stuck above my head as I rushed to get dressed—we were running late, as usual. I battled with the garment for a moment, wondering if it was even possible for an adult to dislocate their elbow while dressing. If it were, I would totally be the poster child for that.

As I struggled, I could hear a toddler wailing in the hallway, while her older brother called out, “MOMMY? MOMMY? MOMMY!!!!!” Their voices were muffled by the fabric that was now pressed against my ears, and I could feel them encroaching on my personal space. The baby burst through the door, heading straight for my scattered makeup on the bathroom counter, while my three-year-old decided to stand on my feet like a baby penguin. With a hasty jerk, I yanked the bra off and took a deep breath.

As I exhaled, my little one poked me and asked, “Mommy? What are those things on your tummy?”
“Those are called breasts. NOW PLEASE GO PLAY SO I CAN GET DRESSED!”

I fought my way into clothes, smeared some concealer on my face, and grumbled about how much quicker I could get ready if they’d just find something else to do. But my words fell on tiny, uninterested ears. They weren’t interested in playing; they were fascinated by my every move, asking questions and poking at my deodorant.

Right now, I’m in that phase of motherhood where uninterrupted time feels like a distant dream, and it’s tough. I think those who came before me (looking at you, grandparents) have conveniently forgotten just how hard it can be and only remember the sweet moments. Parenting young children is SO CHALLENGING that the struggles tend to fade from memory over time.

Let that sink in for a second.

What I try to remind myself is that this is just a phase. I repeat to myself, sometimes out loud, that this won’t last forever. It’s hard to picture a future where I can get dressed without little ones hovering over me, but I know that time is on the horizon. Honestly, just knowing that makes today a little easier.

Sometimes, my kids are so adorable—so wide-eyed and eager to start a new day—that it hurts. Then there are times when I can’t see the beauty because I’m still wrestling with a sports bra.

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In summary, parenting little ones is a wild ride filled with challenges and joys that can sometimes feel overwhelming. But it’s important to remember that this phase won’t last forever, and there are beautiful moments tucked in between the chaos.