I thought weekends were for sleeping in, getting laundry done, going to the gym and overall relaxation. I remember the days when I would stay in bed until 10, lounge around in sweats and decide if I even wanted to leave the house. And if it was cold or wet or snowy or slushy then you may stay inside all day. But honestly, I can't remember the last time I had one of those days.
Even before Riley, these days were few and far between. With dogs and a cat, you are always on someone else's schedule - waking up before you wanted, bundling up when all you want to do is stay inside.
But you have to take the responsibilities as they come with so many rewards. Being able to teach new words, play fun games, get a hug and see a smile - it makes it all worth it. Cause how can you be mad that you have to get out of bed when you get to see a face like this?
2 comments:
I couldn't agree more! If one were to "crunch the numbers", the concept of "Parenthood" would come out the looser. It doesn't make economic sense. It results in chronic fatigue (as you have mentioned). It's a "relationship stresser". It's an anchor that keeps you from going out and partying.
Having said that, I have found NOTHING more rewarding than parenthood. It's a feeling that defies explaining. The tickle you feel in your stomach when you look at a sleeping child (at any age), the tear that collects in the corner of your eye just because they are Soooo Beautiful, the pride you feel when they accomplish even the smallest of accomplishments, the love that grows every day despite everything (even though they WON'T say "Mommy")
If you try to describe "Why" you can't. You just, in your heart, KNOW why.
Ditto!
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