2. Acceptance
You accept that a lie in and early bedtimes are a thing of the past but you accept that it’s not forever and you’ll soon be dragging them out of bed or pleading with them to spend some time with you. So embrace the long days, the extra time with these small people while they are still small.
One day you accept the house you call home together will be clean and rather empty feeling. You’ll also learn how to get slime out of carpets and playdoh unlodged from plug holes.
You accept that they need to be fed ALL THE DAMN TIME and be grateful that they can ask and that you can afford to forfill their requests. You’ll also accept that they will find your stash and you’ll gladly share that as well!
You’ll accept the role of referee gladly, even without the accessories, because it’s normal and you’ll be glad that they haven’t yet killed each other so you’re actually quite good at this new role.
You’ll accept that damn song in your head because it was probably the last time you remember snuggling up together on the sofa before bed for much needed cuddles, that didn’t come with a whole heap of protesting.
You’ll accept that the stress you feel now when going out as a family is temporary, again it won’t be long before your time is your own and you’ll actually have so much free time that you’ll be able to fill that time with stressing about where they are and what they are doing.
You’ll accept that maybe you have to sit in the back between children at war – see referee point – while another sits in your shotgun seat taking control of the music choices because one day they’ll be off driving themselves and again your stress levels will increase for the above reasons.
And you’ll accept that pudding is EVERYTHING because frankly it is!!
So as a parent do you have any other realisations and acceptance moments? I can’t be alone
Absolutely love this! I realise that I will never be alone again and accept that my kids need my love and attention and in return they give me love and attention ����
I'm not a parent but this was a great post. I'd love to have kids one day and experience all of this!Jennyhttp://www.jennyinneverland.com
Oh yes! You'll realize that homework is even less fun as an adult.
What a lovely way of looking at things. X
Yes, where did my evenings go and why is my house always a dump! But you're so right – the day it's all under control again will be a sad time. So I'll embrace it! Ish. X
They are amazing, amazingly exhausting but i'd not change it for a minute. I already feel like my 11 year old needs me less and less!
Thank you! It is honestly the most wonderful experience in the world x
Urgh it really is! I am just impressed that at the moment I am able to keep up, but he starts high school in September *gulp* there is no hope for me!
I can't imagine life any other way x
I pray for that day, but if time could slow down a little that would be ace!
I love this blog and it is so true, realisaing and accepting mumlife will never be the same.
Oh this is so good! I’m in the stage, with three boys under 4, that I wish for a lot of things to be over – but I know I’ll be so sad when it is! Thanks for linking up to #ItsOK
3 under 4? Your medal is in the post 😇
Each stage is sad when it’s over, even when it’s difficult x
Very cleverly written changing the realisations in acceptance. I think a lot of stress goes away when you start accepting things about parenting. I’ve had to learn to accept that my son has autism but now that I have we can enjoy things as a family much more. Xx
It’s a constant learning curve parenting x
This is a lovely post – so honest and so true. It’s easier to deal with the huge changes that motherhood brings once we accept that things aren’t going to be the same again. We’ve got to find a ‘new normal’. Thanks for joining us on the #itsok linky
The goalposts are certainly ever changing 😊
I’ve realised ( as a mother of 5 ), that my life will always be chaotic, but it’s a beautiful chaos and the more I just sit back, relax and accept it, the less agitated I become 🙂 and the better parent I become too. Thanks for linking up #itsok
I accept that my car will never be clean again. My husband, however, can’t accept this one. His eldest is 15! hahaha
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Well said. Although I wish the house could be a bit tidier
Oh god me too!
This pretty much sums up my relationship with parenting. I accept I’ll be picking up cheerios for the foreseeable future
Oh god! How does food get everywhere when children are involved x
I love this post! A great way to see the positives and happy parts of being a parent! It’s tough, but its worth every second of it! Caitylis x x
It sure is the most amazing role I’ve ever had x
Love this, it’s so real and as a parent of almost grown up daughters, I look back and appreciate how hard it was at times but how worth it to see them grow up as lovely people who have been cared for in the best way.
Love this, it’s so real and as a parent of almost grown up daughters, I look back and appreciate how hard it was at times but how worth it to see them grow up as lovely people who have been cared for in the best way.
Oh yes, it is all totally exhausting – the never ending piles of clothes to put away….. but I can’t imagine life differently now
Snap. I wouldn’t have it any other way x x
I never seem to have enough food in for Erin, no matter what I do!
I have given up trying to, i just don’t have the cupboard space!
I really enjoy your posts. And all of this had me nodding along, all so true!
This only proves how parenting is not easy but it was one of the happiest moment in every mother journey 🙂
Oh I love being a Mum x
My daughter is constantly hungry too, I have no idea where she puts it all as she is tiny. I have to make sure I have snacks ready for a soon as she comes home from school, as well as getting dinner ready at the same time!
I’ve given up trying to have enough food in! I just don’t have the storage space in my kitchen!
I love this, it’s so true! We have to realise we can’t do everything!
Its a hard one to accept because we want to do it all, but we really can’t x
Acceptance is essential, you’re right. I always remind myself that they won’t be little forever, and that everything is a phase. Tantrums are a phase, sleep deprivation is a phase…
Hard phases but yes a phase ….
What a lovely post. Being a mom for me need acceptance that everything will not be the same as before. Your life will be your kids and your home is your family.
Claire I love this sentiment x
Yep, totally! Our little man is nearly 7 but he has autism so needs 24/7 supervision. It’s like being in that baby/toddler stage forever. I’m lucky if I get a couple hours sleep a night! But I adore him & wouldn’t have him any other way