I spotted this image on my phone when I woke up the other morning.<\/p>\n
Right now, I feel as though I\u2019m in the middle of it all. These are the young trenches. But that night, my husband was the one who had to get up with the baby. He took this shot of my daughter and I after changing, nursing, and putting down the baby (who eventually crept into bed with us over the night).<\/p>\n
Normally, I don\u2019t post a self-portrait that I haven\u2019t \u201cposed\u201d for. And I usually become angry at the person who took it. But this time is different. This photo was unique.<\/p>\n
Because the past few weeks have been really challenging. One might easily forget how demanding a newborn is. How exhausted you become on a physical, mental, and emotional level. When two more children are added to the mix, you are already exhausted. Every single time.<\/p>\n
I change diapers, hold babies, wipe tears, clean spills, do laundry, wash dishes, and take lots of food breaks throughout the day.<\/p>\n
I don\u2019t usually wash my hair. Due to lack of sleep, my eyes are puffy and have bags under them. Almost certainly, food or spit is staining my clothing. My hair is always pulled back into a mother bun. My makeup is no longer there at all.<\/p>\n
And this image depicts everything. Parenthood is one of the hardest occupations in the world, despite not being glamorous.<\/p>\n
I\u2019d like to reflect on this time in my life. I needed this image to act as a reminder because it\u2019s simple to forget that you\u2019ll eventually miss something when you\u2019re in the thick of things.<\/p>\n
I won\u2019t mind the restless evenings as much as rocking and hugging my newborns to sleep. I can feel their small chests breathing in and out as their tiny fingers wrap around mine.<\/p>\n
The ability to soothe my kids down with only a hug and a peck on the forehead will disturb me more than the crying fits.<\/p>\n
I\u2019ll miss cleaning up their messes with just soap and water more than I\u2019ll miss cleaning up milk spills.<\/p>\n
Sharing a bed with my children won\u2019t cause my neck and back any pain, and I won\u2019t miss it. However, I won\u2019t miss waking up in the morning and seeing their faces next to mine. We\u2019re going to miss our morning hugs.<\/p>\n
I\u2019d like to reflect on this time in my life.<\/p>\n
I don\u2019t want to forget this time of fatherhood, despite how challenging and overwhelming it can be.<\/p>\n
So be sure to remind your spouse or other special someone. Remind them that they need to snap these photos of you.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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