One thing I've learned in the past year is that parenting is hard...perhaps the hardest thing I'll ever do. But I love it.
I love waking up in the wee hours of the night to answer a cry for mom. Even if I'm dead tired and can barely move.
I love changing diapers and dirty outfits. It means my little one is eating, drinking, and growing.
I love cleaning up after the little monster after he wrecks the house by strewing toys all over the place. It means that he has plenty of toys to keep him entertained.
I love spending all day taking care of him and planning my schedule around his. It means that my husband is a good provider for the family and I can be a stay at home mom...the best job on earth.
So when I think of places I would love to go but can't take my son. Or think of all the events I could attend. I just remember all those years I prayed and waited for a little one to call my own...and I smile.
Parenting is putting the needs of an innocent child ahead of your own. It's holding them and comforting them hours on end when they don't feel well. It's sitting and watching over your sleeping child when you could be getting work done or better yet, sleeping yourself.
Parenting is teaching your little one the difference between right and wrong. It's instilling sound morals and praying they'll turn out alright.
So when I see that selfish, immature people are about to bring children into this world, I cringe. How quickly their world is about to change.
No more impromptu trips as just the two of you. No more jetting off to another state for a shopping spree. No more living life just for yourself.
Ready or not, here it comes...parenthood. So get ready to put your child's needs first. Get ready for romantic moments being interrupted by a crying baby. Get ready for crazy hormones and crying like a baby.
Get ready for happy bonding moments where you're thankful for the blessing in your arms. Get ready for hugs, kisses, big smiles when they see you walk into the room, and hearing their sweet voices say mama.
Because these moments are fleeting. These moments are priceless. You won't trade these moments for anything in the world.
SO CHERISH THEM.
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