What being a parent means to me: Work your tail off to exhaustion to fit your workweek into 3 days so that you can spend the other 4 days each week with your precious baby just so that he always knows you want him to have all of your time just to himself. Gladly give up things you once had and enjoyed (nice car, cable, internet, extra money in general) so that you can afford basic necessities on your meager budget that you so eagerly earn. Fun? That would be hanging out around the house with a man who is entertained by silly faces and squeaky voices and shadows on the wall. Or going for a drive on cool afternoons and yelling out every time we see a bird fly by. Priorities of "friends", other people, grown-up time, frivolous spending, hobbies, and image fall to the very bottom of the list. A relaxing evening at home is making dinner, eating together, reading books, bubble baths, and playing with toys that repeat the same songs way too many times. Parenting is not about how good you look to other people. Not about what time you get to take your kid back to their other parent because you have other plans. Not about having someone to watch your kid so you can go do your own thing. Or doing just enough to be called a parent. Its about doing EVERYTHING for your child. I dont want to be praised for my sacrifices, I make them for him. He will always know what my priorities are, and even if no one else ever does, my son will always know who will ALWAYS give him every part of their life. I earn what i have, and i love every part of it with all of my heart. And i am so very thankful to those of you who continue to support us and everything we choose to have in our lives (you all know who you are
Posted on: Sun, 08 Sep 2013 07:11:06 +0000
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