Parenting = Challenging
by Stephanie M. Janssen
Parenting. My grandmother did it, my mother, my aunts, my friends, my dad, my uncles, etc. Why did they not tell me how hard it would be? Why didn't they say there will be days that you will not feel like parenting anymore? Why won't they tell me their secret to being a successful parent?
When a baby is born, everyone is happy, baby showers, the décor, the anxious family who can't wait to see the next family member. It is a blessing for a family! It changes the dynamics and brings joy to everyone.
Being a stay at home mom is nice, but sometimes it is tough. Not always but there are those days that I want to be alone. Not even with my husband or friends, just me. When I finally get that time to be alone, even for just an hour, I already miss my son. This up and down rollercoaster of feelings that you have when you become a parent is unbelievable. No one talks about the vigorous side of parenting. Why?
It is hard being a parent and is the most rewarding responsibility in the world. Being a parent has taught me a lot about who I am. It has shown me that patience means everything and that the little things matter the most. It also has explained that health is important when raising children from exercising to eating the right foods. That sleep is the number one thing you need to be a successful parent. That time to yourself and with your spouse is crucial.
It is hard. I still can't believe I'm a mom and that I have this huge responsibility of raising a loving human being. It's scary to think that what I do, say and teach to my son will create how he will be. I wonder if I am doing the right thing, that very thought frightens me every day. I think I am.