Parenthood is a roller coaster.
It’s filled with ups and downs and twists and turns.
There are moments you can predict what will happen and moments that take you by surprise.
It’s also very much an emotional one.
This morning I woke up completely DONE and my day hadn’t even started.
Walter woke up at 3:30.
Gloria woke up at 4:30 (after a struggle to get her to sleep in the first place).
And Harvey was ready to start his day at 5:30.
This morning I felt tired and guilty knowing that the kids were not going to get my best self today.
On days like this we need something different to do other than our everyday, mundane routine.
This very much becomes a challenge during a pandemic when you can’t go anywhere and even when you can I don’t always feel comfortable in public places by myself with three under three.
This morning we decided to go visit the Oro airport and look at some planes from a far.
Leaving the house I felt a completely different feeling than I did returning to it.
Our trip to the airport was short lived but it was something different and new.
Seeing them smile and excited made me smile.
And then the car ride home filled my heart with joy. (See photos below)
Walter fell asleep with a car in his mouth😂and Harvey and Gloria giggled to each other the entire ride back💕
Parenthood is HARD. It tests you mentally in ways that nothing else will.
It also fills your heart with pride and joy.
There are moments that I feel overwhelmed, exhausted, and feeling like I could quit.
But, I think the important thing to remember is you’re never alone in these feelings and those moments will pass.
(something I need to remind myself of).
Having three littles has been quite the wild ride but I know there will be one day when our children leave our home and our once busy home is empty and quiet and I probably will long for these days.
For now, I will work on giving myself grace, improving my patience and continuing to show these kids love.
** special shoutout to their wonderful daddy who also dealt with three early wakers and somehow didn’t complain and then had to continue on to work, where he also has to give his all ❤️
