Parenting

Parenting is a promise to the human you made, that you will care for them, nurture them, provide for them, protect them, and love them. This post is for all those who choose to opt out of their responsibilities.

TRUTH, you are the ones missing out.

You miss the love you feel when they show random affection.

You miss the excitement they exhibit on holidays, Birthdays and the ear popping squeals on Christmas morning.

You miss the snuggles.

You miss them trusting you, from them reaching for your hand when they need assurance to double checking what they think, just to “run in by ya”.

You miss the pride you feel when they become independent.

You miss the fear that comes with their new found independence.

You miss the pride in their eyes, when they know you are watching and proud of them.

You miss reading books and watching movies, the amazement when they see something cool.

You miss the firsts, and often the lasts. The first steps, and words, and foods. You miss the last bath time that they need your help, the last kisses goodnight, and the first and last days of each grade.

You miss their tears when they don’t understand how you can be missing from their lives, how you chose to not call, or text, or show up for them, and how they miss and love you unconditionally anyway.