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Sunday, January 22, 2012

My life changed forever when I became a parent.  I never knew sacrifice, how to be selfless, or how much patience I had (or lack thereof) until I became a father.  I never thought that I, as someone who gets queasy at the sight of blood, would remain so calm when my daughter or son screamed and cried when getting a shot at the doctor's office.

My daughter is 6 years old and loves piano, ballet, Barbie dolls, and "helping" cook and clean.  My son is 17 months old.  He loves cars, balls, and planes and runs around the house nonstop.  He tortures his older sister and his parents with his relentless ways, but I know that our house is empty without my kids.

My wife and I had a "break" from the kids this weekend to run some errands.  The car ride was quiet.  The shopping trip was stress free without the constant "What is this?", or  "I'm thirsty!", or my personal favorite, "Can I have that?  I've ALWAYS wanted that!!".  When we arrived home it was empty, peaceful and quiet.  But guess what, I hated it!!!!  I missed the pitter patter of their little feet!  I missed the demands for food, milk, juice, and "come play with me Daddy!!".  I have learned that even though I sometimes want time away from my kids, I actually miss the craziness when we are all together.  I wouldn't have it any other way.