Parenting: The Not-So-Proud Moments

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Let’s be honest: if you’re a parent, you’ve probably found yourself in some not-so-proud moments too. I’ve been navigating this parenting journey for two decades now, and I’ll admit, I’ve occasionally resorted to some colorful language or even a cheeky gesture when my kids aren’t looking. What can I say? I’m human!

As many of us can relate, our little ones are the sunshine of our lives, the apples of our eyes, and often the source of our gray hairs. They have an incredible ability to frustrate us in ways we never thought possible. My kids have brought me to tears and said things that made me cringe when I was a new mom, thinking, “My child would never do that!” But lo and behold, it’s my own kid who can leave me feeling utterly defeated, curled up in bed, tears staining my pillow. Then, just an hour later, they waltz in as if nothing happened, flashing that adorable smile that melted my heart the moment they were born. Even after a dozen “NOs,” they manage to charm me back with those big eyes.

Moments That Push Us to the Brink

Here are some moments that have pushed me to the brink, leading to those not-so-savory gestures behind my kids’ backs:

1. When my eldest hit middle school, it was a game changer. At this age, they develop a tough exterior and try so hard to appear cool in front of their friends. The first time my son ignored me completely, striding past without even a glance, I was hurt and yes, I might have reacted in a childish way.
2. Cooking for a family of seven isn’t easy, especially when a couple of my kids decide they aren’t hungry. You can bet a few choice words slip out under my breath.
3. Having all boys is a reality check. They seem oblivious to the messes they create and the smells wafting from their rooms. When I ask them to clean up, and they insist they already did, it’s enough to make anyone want to throw up their hands—or perhaps their middle finger—before walking away.
4. Our youngest ones are being influenced by their older siblings. They’re adorable and sweet, but they can also be little terrors. When they roll their eyes at me as if I’ve just said the dumbest thing ever, I sometimes surprise myself by using a gesture I promised I’d never use in front of them.
5. Teenagers and their girlfriends. Do I even need to elaborate?
6. And the requests! “Mom, I need new shoes.” “Mom, cash for dinner?” “Mom, I lost my school books.” “Mom, my phone broke again!” After years of these demands, when I hear, “You won’t help me? I never ask for anything!” I can’t help but let some frustration slip out.

So yes, while our kids can take us to our lowest lows, they also fill our lives with immense joy and pride. They’re incredibly lucky we love them more than anything!

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