Mommy: This day isn't working out quite like I planned.
Daddy: Isn't that basically the definition of parenthood?
For better and worse, these little ones come bearing all kinds of surprises. In all honesty, the majority of these surprises are gifts of pure love and sheer delight. These surprises are, however, sprinkled with unexpected and challenging, um... opportunities for personal growth and character building for everyone involved.
It's been a rough sleep weekend. Who knows why- new bed? low grade viral thing? teething? constipation? Take your pick. After these rough spells we seem to be coming out the other side still intact as a team. That's the important thing. It's character building for the family. I'll try to remember to ask myself that at 3am-- what kind of family do you want to be on the other side of this rough patch?
Around the bend in the river.
5 years ago
I am so glad that you wrote about this because I will be writing something similar soon. I hate to hear that you're having sleep issues and can totally understand the not really knowing what the cause is.
ReplyDeleteOur choices: traveling too much and she's just gotten used to sleeping with someone, amputated Bun-Bun, sleep walking and nightmares. Who knows what the real cause is, but I love how you worded it.
What kind of family do I want to be on the other side of this rough patch?
Excellent. Thanks!
What a wonderful way to think about it! Rough patches will come - they're part of the process of being alive and growing. Remember that 'this too will pass' and HOW you deal with them now (or not) will indeed determine what you have when you get to the other side.
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