All parents need a little positive thinking and self-empowerment about the excruciating, uh, beautiful job of parenting. Here are some quotes that sum it up.
"Childhood is too short for arguments about wearing socks and underwear."
Only sociopaths have kids AND spotless cars.
I love you. I have no obligation to like you. Especially for the 24 hours post any biting incident.
I will try to see the wonders of the world through my childs eyes. Except when they talk about Pokemon because that shit makes my eyes actually glaze over.
My children are the keepers of my heart. I am the keeper of the car keys and I remind them of that daily.
It is clear to me now, two kids and two different experiences later: our babies are born ready. All they need is for us to be ready to listen, and respond.
I had no idea how infuriating the question “how can I help?” would be when there was a sink full of bottles and an empty fridge. Mom friends to the rescue.
Beyond knowing how to handle a tantrum to avoid public embarrassment, we can begin to view them as a valuable opportunity to teach our children life skills.
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