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Sometimes… Just Love Them
Sometimes you find yourself using paper towels or tissues when toilet paper runs out, and you can’t quite remember the last time you bought more. Sometimes, as you step out of the bathroom, you tread on something wet and immediately know what it is, even though you wish you didn’t. Kids can be downright strange, and they say the most unexpected things. There are moments when you feel utterly drained by the sound of your child’s voice, and you think you might just lose it (and sometimes, you really do).
Sometimes, when you’re completely wiped out and have just drifted off to sleep, you hear that familiar little voice call out “Mom!” because they can’t find their favorite toy. You muster the energy to get up again, even when every fiber of your being screams for you to stay put. You might find yourself in a heated argument with your partner over the smallest parenting details, questioning where it all went astray. Other times, you simply don’t have the patience for an utterly nonsensical conversation with your child.
You might yell, slam a door, or collapse in a heap of tears on your bed. Somehow, bedtime always takes longer than expected. When your little one is small, you glance at the clock and wonder how on earth you’ll entertain them for the next 6, 8, or even 10 hours. Sometimes, your kid refuses to sleep or act like they’ve forgotten how to put on their underwear, and you feel like you might burst. You might think you can’t take hearing “Mom” or “Look” one more time in a day.
Some days, it feels like you’ll never get out the door. Countless tiny things happen throughout your day—things so bizarre and unexpected that you couldn’t even conjure them up if you tried. And it’s these little moments that can truly test your patience. Many times, you feel so exhausted that you can’t imagine getting up to do it all again tomorrow. Mistakes are made, and apologies are given. You might struggle to pretend to be interested in yet another round of make-believe, wishing you could fast-forward through the next minute.
Sometimes, you find yourself eagerly awaiting the day you no longer have to fasten the car seat or wait for them to clamber in and out of it. You might end up repeating yourself countless times, feeling like you’re speaking into a void. But then, there are those moments that make it all worthwhile. Sometimes, they draw you a picture that says “I love you,” and you proudly display it on the fridge.
You share Eskimo kisses and butterfly kisses, savoring the knowledge that these tender moments won’t last forever. You receive hugs so immense that they seem to fill the universe. Sometimes, they sit in the front of the shopping cart, and you feel that rush of love as you stroll through the aisles together. They may ask you why you love them, and you struggle to find the words because the love is simply beyond description.
You might dance in the living room, holding them close, or spend quiet moments gazing out the window together, watching raindrops race down the glass. Occasionally, they’ll pick a flower just for you, and your heart melts. Sometimes, you look at them and can hardly grasp how quickly they’re growing up. You long for the days of their little years to return.
Many nights, you tiptoe into their room just to check on them, feeling a swell of emotion at the thought of them growing up or while reading a story that resonates deeply. You want to squeeze them tight and hold them forever, even if you know that time is fleeting. All the while, you guide them, stumble and rise again, and love them fiercely.
From the moment you know about them, your love is vast and timeless, filled with joy and a hint of pain, bittersweet yet pure. You love them endlessly, with a heart that feels infinite. Through laughter and tears, in the simplest of moments and the most complex, you love them. And as they grow, you might find yourself wishing for those tiny, frustrating moments back, simply to have more time with them as little ones.
Love them every day. Take a deep breath. Forgive yourself for your missteps. Ignore the dishes. Cherish their age. Embrace silliness. Share long hugs. Relish the moments. Allow them to lead you off the beaten path, even if it means being late or going beyond their bedtime. Slow down, be present, and love them.
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In summary, parenting is a rollercoaster of emotions filled with challenges and rewards. Embrace the chaos and cherish the love you share with your children every day.