Raising children is one of the most rewarding experiences in life can bring. Yes, it can be very challenging, frustrating, and even expensive, but the end result can be a huge reward. As a parent, I can now see and recognize everything that my parents did for me. I can understand the times that they were angry and frustrated with me because I am experiencing those same emotions with my two young children.
To me, raising children always seemed like an effortless task that everyone did at some point in their life. I thought that it would be hard but mostly I just thought that it would be fun. My eyes were opened the moment I held my son in my arms. Although he was only minutes old, I immediately felt an overwhelming responsibility for him. At that instant, I knew that everything I did in life would directly impact the person he would become. With this mindset, I have fallen in love with the process of raising my children. I love the challenges and the frustrations because I know that every moment is followed by incredible milestones. I tend to forget about the hard times and cherish the happy and exciting moments.