Parents of Young Children - How Lucky We Are!
Posted by Mary Rogul on Mon, Jul 19, 2010 @ 08:42 AM
How lucky we are as parents to wake up each morning, including weekends, holidays and vacations at 6am. How fortunate we are to chase around our little ones 24x7 as they run screeching through the house thinking that they are playing tag and we are simply keeping them out of trouble. How great is it when our children are so bored we take out all the pots and pans and clang them with their covers at 7am on a Sunday morning?
We are the very very lucky ones!
I learned this weekend of an accident on the North Shore where twin girls drowned at 2 1/2 years old. It hit me hard as a mom of two toddlers. Those of you that have children know that sick feeling that comes over you when you think of something like this happening to someone you love. As I read about this horrific tragedy, I can't stop thinking about how one would cope with a loss like this. My heart goes out to this family as I can not imagine living after something like this happens in your life.
What has changed for me?
I will smile when I'm faced with my cranky child that just wants to be held instead of feeling frustrated and complaining of exhaustion. I will kiss their soft cheeks more often and cuddle with them a bit more before bed time. I will not lose my patience at the silly things they do that make my day hectic.
I will hold them tighter than normal, knowing that they will be parents someday and they too will know the amazing love you can only feel for your children, protection that only a parent would show a child and the joy your children give you every day through their discoveries, and the need they have for you alone.
We are the very lucky ones!