While it is true that your life completely changes after you have a baby, the best things about being a parent are what make it all worthwhile (and, of course, that little adorable and sweet face makes it pretty awesome, too). While there are tons of things that I simply adore about being a mom, I want to share with you what I think are the best things about being a parent. So if you’re about to assume the role of a parent, get ready, because you’re in for the ride of your life.
Hands down, one of the very best things about being a parent is all of the hugs and kisses. I just can’t get enough of them! I turn into a big ball of mush every time my little guy runs up to me and gives me a big squeeze and a smooch. Gah! I’m squealing with delight just thinking about them!
This could really go with hugs and kisses, but hearing “I love you” from my son is on a level all its own. The first time he said it, my heart melted into a pile of goo and it continues to do so each and every time he says it – and it will for the rest of my life.
There is something so magical about looking at that little being that I gave life to. At least once a day, I stop everything and give him a good once over and I am awed. He is this perfect little being that is so cute, so smart and so beautiful and I just love appreciating all of that.
There is nothing better than a giggle fit with a little one. When he starts laughing, the whole house starts laughing. I could be in the worst mood ever and when he starts to laugh, everything is suddenly right and I’m doubled over with laughter myself.
There is nothing I love more than to be able to bring magic into my son’s life. I can’t explain the satisfaction I get when I see how delighted he is by an experience. Making magic come to life is something that is completely and totally awesome about being a parent. I know that those moments are ones that he will remember forever, and that I will, too.
I’ve always been one to blast the music and break it down, but those dance parties are even more fun with my little guy. I just adore that he knows the words to my favorite artists (Tom Petty and The Beatles, particularly) and I love watching him shake his thing all around the living room. Cute can’t even begin to explain it.
It’s so easy to lose the magic in the world when you become an adult. Hectic schedules, work, taking care of a house and everything else on the plate can make it really easy to miss all of that magic. Well, since I’ve been a parent, I can see and appreciate that magic again, which is magical itself.
So, now that I’ve gushed over my own child, you can see that I really love being a parent. It really is the greatest joy in my life. What about you? What are your favorite things about being a parent?