When was the first time you really felt like a grown up (if ever)?
The second I had my son. Immediately I felt a sense that my life was no longer really about me. My kids will always come before myself.
I’ve actually never been away from my kids for even a night. Never had a babysitter, and they’ve never spent the night away from us, with the exception of one night when Gage spent the night at my Mom’s bc Harper was kept overnight at the ER, and Gage was with Regina for about 4 hours when Harper was born.
I just never wanted to burden my family or Gary’s with taking care of our children. We made them. I also see that when Grandparents raise their Grandkids, they are often not respected as they should be. I truly honored my Mother and never wanted to put strain our relationship.
Grandparents that step in and raise kids when they don’t have to are heros. It’s NOT their responsibility. My Mom did her job raising us. She was wonderful. 🤍
So yeah, the instant I became a Mom, my world changed. There are no breaks, and I wouldn’t want it any other way. I hope that has an influence on the kind of parents they will be one day. I’m not a perfect Mom, but I’m present and they know how loved they are.
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