It ain't easy...

Parenting is hard. It's about sacrifice and loving someone almost more than you love yourself. The grownups are responsible for showing the kids how to navigate the world and for teaching them ways to cope and succeed when things don't go their way. Parenting is patience, empathy and involvement. It's taxing when I have a marriage, a full-time job, friends and enjoy having a bit of time to myself, but when you add in children (especially young ones) life is exhausting. It's an adventure and one I wouldn't trade for anything.


At the same time, being a parent is hugely rewarding. My babies grew in my belly and when I gave birth to them, it was an amazing experience. I didn't know that I could love someone that much. I have an intense need to savor every moment. The honor of being not just a mother, but their mom is unparalleled. The way they love me (and Daddy) brings me a joy that I didn't know I was capable of. The sound of their laughter is my favorite sound in the world.


Their trust and smiles is hugely important to me. I am aware that I have to earn that trust, both as an example of kind behavior and because I want to be worthy of their trust. My girls are strong and when they get knocked down, they get up just like their parents. We are all truly blessed to be a family.


It's not a recent pic, but I love it because it's just us relaxing.