Parenting is HARD

Since Jack was born I've always tried to be that mom who treasures every moment, even the bad ones, because I know they are fleeting. Watching him grow and change at such a rapid rate is reminder enough for me of that fact. 

But that doesn't mean I don't sometimes I have the thoughts "it'll be easier when..." 

Like when Jack was tiny and had to be held every minute of every day I would think, "it'll be easier when he can walk." 

And it was easier. But him being so mobile came with its own set of challenges (like keeping him from trying to run away in Target.) 

And I'd think "it'll be easier when he's eating solids instead of nursing all the time." 

But then I ended up with the world's pickiest eater. 

And now I wish things like "it'll be easier when he's potty trained." 

But I'm sure dealing with a toddler who has to potty break every ten minutes on a road trip isn't going to be very fun either. 

Each age has its perks and its hardships. That's parenting. 

It's moments like I had today when I found out my sister in law finally gave birth to her new baby girl that I remembered it was just a very short two years ago I had a tiny newborn. Those days were so AMAZING yet so HARD!! 

It's never "easier" because each stage has its own challenges, so we really do need to find the value in every day with what we have. 

Even on days when your toddler won't nap and is exhausted by 6 pm. 

But then I get sweet moments like this and it makes all of it worth it. <3