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.
I do not have any children of my own but I do have a step daughter. She is 7 about to be 8. I understand how unnervingly quiet it can be when the kids are gone. We have her 1 week on and 1 week off. The week she is here is utter chaos but when she is gone the house is almost empty. I hope to have a child of my own one day and fill our house with constant noise. Don't get me wrong...I LOVE my quiet time, but I do miss her when she is not here.
ReplyDeleteI can totally relate to you with your comment " I LOVE my quiet time, but I do miss her". I wake up earlier than everyone just to have some quiet time on the weekends.
DeleteI can't relate to you personally of having children of my own, but I can say that my dog Snip is a hot mess and is my babay. He thinks he is human not a dog. He doesn't eat regular dog food and is a bg ol' baby when it comes to me showing affection to any other pet or person. He has to be the center of attention at all times. However, when he's not around I truly do miss him.
ReplyDeleteWe have 2 dogs and Lucy is my hot mess so I totally understand. My wife and I got her before we had any kids and she was and is our baby. What kid of dog is Snip? Lucy is a dachsund and Chloe is a pomeranian.
DeleteMy children are both in their 30s, and I miss them. They live in Austin, so we don't see each other that often. Kids are great; they're better when they're adults!
ReplyDeleteK. Smith
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