--- title: "7 of My Favorite Things about Being a Parent ..." description: "Hugs and Kisses; I Love You; Just Looking at Him is Amazing; The Laughs; The Magic; More ..." url: "https://parenting.allwomenstalk.com/of-my-favorite-things-about-being-a-parent/" category: "parenting" last_updated: "2026-06-02" --- # 7 of My Favorite Things about Being a Parent ... 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. ## 1. Hugs and Kisses 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! ## 2. I Love You 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. ## 3. Just Looking at Him is Amazing 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. ## 4. The Laughs 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. ## 5. The Magic 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. ## 6. Dance Parties 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. ## 7. Feeling like a Kid Again 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? ## Related Posts - [apps to help kids talk](https://apps.allwomenstalk.com/best-apps-to-teach-your-child-to-read/) - [fraternal twins](https://parenting.allwomenstalk.com/tips-for-raising-fraternal-twins/) - [child wants to be vegetarian](https://parenting.allwomenstalk.com/ways-to-cope-with-a-vegetarian-child/) - [why is my baby licking the floor](https://parenting.allwomenstalk.com/things-i-learned-from-my-1-year-old/) - [send a ball](https://parenting.allwomenstalk.com/things-to-mail-to-kids/) - [what to do when your child is bullying others](https://parenting.allwomenstalk.com/tips-for-when-your-child-is-bullying-other-kids-at-school/) - [annoying tv shows](https://parenting.allwomenstalk.com/least-annoying-kid-shows-that-will-actually-teach-your-child-something/) - [i love being an only child](https://parenting.allwomenstalk.com/amazing-things-about-being-and-having-an-only-child/) - [therapy metaphors](https://health.allwomenstalk.com/short-therapeutic-metaphors-for-the-child-within/) - [high energy games for kids](https://parenting.allwomenstalk.com/fun-activities-for-high-energy-kids-that-will-keep-them-healthy-and-calm/) - [Top 7 Things to Teach Your Children ...](https://parenting.allwomenstalk.com/top-7-things-to-teach-your-children/) - [7 Times I Feel Im a Bad Parent ...](https://parenting.allwomenstalk.com/7-times-i-feel-im-a-bad-parent/) ## Site Information - [Main page](https://allwomenstalk.com) - [Contact us](https://allwomenstalk.com/contact.html) - [HTML article](https://parenting.allwomenstalk.com/of-my-favorite-things-about-being-a-parent/)