It was 15 years ago today that my wonderful daughter was born. I know she'd hate me mentioning it here but I can't think of anything else to write about. Lots of you will be parents one day (whether you can imagine it or not right now). You cannot even imagine what it is like to look into the eyes of your newborn child. Your life changes - dramatically and forever more!
Being a parent is not easy. Your parent(s) probably annoy you, upset you and embarrass you from time to time. I know if you asked Sophia she'd say the same about me.
But here is the thing: every (EVERY!) parent wants to be a good parent. Every parent loves their child(ren) and wants them to be happy.
But every parent is also a human being who makes mistakes, who struggles, who fails. So have some compassion for your parents. Though they may do stupid, ridiculous, even mean things from time to time, it does not undermine the fact that THEY LOVE YOU. Always. They may not always show it (in your eyes) but your parents want nothing more than for you to be happy. And safe. And healthy. And successful. They want the best for you.
Wait until you are parents. Only then will you truly be able to see what I'm speaking of.
Anyways, "Happy Birthday Sophia! I love you (and am sorry for embarrassing you by writing this here)"
Being a parent is not easy. Your parent(s) probably annoy you, upset you and embarrass you from time to time. I know if you asked Sophia she'd say the same about me.
But here is the thing: every (EVERY!) parent wants to be a good parent. Every parent loves their child(ren) and wants them to be happy.
But every parent is also a human being who makes mistakes, who struggles, who fails. So have some compassion for your parents. Though they may do stupid, ridiculous, even mean things from time to time, it does not undermine the fact that THEY LOVE YOU. Always. They may not always show it (in your eyes) but your parents want nothing more than for you to be happy. And safe. And healthy. And successful. They want the best for you.
Wait until you are parents. Only then will you truly be able to see what I'm speaking of.
Anyways, "Happy Birthday Sophia! I love you (and am sorry for embarrassing you by writing this here)"
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