I'm not perfect

 I am not a perfect parent. I don't always keep my cool. I break down from lack of sleep. I get frusturated after telling my son for the millionth time to stop climbing on the counter because he could really hurt himself. I hate washing bottles. I really don't want to wake up for the tenth time to put the soothie back in my daughter's mouth. My mornings start way too early, like today 3:30am is when it started, it's going to be a long day!

But.......

I love being a parent. I love hearing my son call me Mommy. I love to hear the giggles in our house. I love watching my daughter smile each time, hoping to finally get to hear her laugh for the first time. I love feeling wanted by my childern. I love my kisses goodnight from my son. I love those special quiet moments in the early mornings with my daughter, even though I am so exhausted. I love making memories as a family.

Kids don't stay young forever, so I am trying to enjoy and take advantage of every moment, both the good and the bad.