So maybe you can’t muster the feelings of cherishing the moment with your loud, messy, chatty children today, but it does help to keep in mind that this day will pass and one day you are going to miss it.
One day you’re going to miss dropping them off or picking them up from school. You’re going to miss their scrunched up, disgusted faces when they see what you’ve made for dinner. You’re going to miss being called into their room for the 10th time asking for a glass of water, another hug, a 3rd story, or to excitedly tell you the sudden revelation they just had.
You’re going to miss all those endless questions because – guess what? – for a time they do think you know everything. This won’t last forever, of course.
One day they won’t be asking you to look at everything they do every minute of the day. One day they won’t be constantly seeking your approval. One day, they will hopefully have the confidence to do most things without you.
So, the next time you feel like screaming, yelling, or running out the door because no one is listening to you about cleaning up, just tell yourself that there will come a time when you will miss all of this maddening, beautiful chaos. It might help a little to ease your sense of hopelessness on those particularly hectic days that are not so kind to your sanity.
While it may not be possible to fully enjoy all the moments that come to you as a parent, it’s definitely possible to know that one day you will miss this.
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Originally published on The Pondering Nook. Michelle writes and shares about parenting, step-parenting, society, trends, culture, health, relationships, beauty, and more at her website The Pondering Nook. You can see her featured blogs on The Huffington Post, Stepparent Magazine, PairedLife, Role Reboot & Your Tango, and follow her on Facebook. She is also a co-host at The Broad’s Way Podcast where they discuss similar topics plus much more!
