Remember the joy?
Dear Parent,
Do you remember the first time you held your little one? That overwhelming feeling of joy, nervousness, delight and exhaustion all at the same time? The excitement that filled the home? The little clothes and the smell of the baby? It keeps you going through all the sleepless nights and tiresome days!!
As time goes by, the juggling increases. Work, home, spouse, kids, school, activities and our own parents are just the top of the list. There are a zillion other things you are trying to handle for sure!
We rarely get time to even look at things and see how well we are doing.
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Take time today- to pat your back.
If you kids are well adjusted, well fed, being educated well and are taken care of, pat yourself and be grateful!
Parenting is not something we get feedback for. However, it’s something that needs celebration every now and then!
So rejoice that your children have you and celebrate that you have children!!
I remember a training workshop we went to and the trainer reminded us to find joy in our children and parenthood. It seemed silly, but I later realized it was true. With a baby we find so much joy and squeals but as kids grow we forget to recognize our efforts and find joy in the lives of our children.
So dear parent, take a pause. Congratulate yourself for everything you are doing well and congratulate yourself.
Look at your children and smile. Let the joy flood your heart and lighten you up!
Have a wonderful day!!
