Despite the joke, I felt your post was a much needed reminder to try to enjoy this time.
Some days, all I seem to do is get cross with the-6yo-gorilla which upsets me greatly. I look at pictures of when he was 3 and younger when we enjoyed our time together. Now he’ll be screaming and shouting before he’s had his breakfast. Even as I type this, I can hear him shouting at the-Mrs-gorilla and we’ve not even made it downstairs yet.
You know what, I really wanted to tag you, but when I read the comments, I thought it was better that I didn't. For some reason, it felt like a red flag, almost as if it might come across as a sign of depression. It's not that really.
I'm not a very soft mom or anything. My husband sometimes calls me the chill mom—not because I don't get irritated or bothered by their tantrums and antics, but because I let things go sometimes. I don’t make a big deal out of everything and give them a little space as they navigate their emotions and step into their teenage years.
But just a few days ago, I had a huge wake-up call. While my husband is overly cautious about how the outside world affects our children, I’ve always had a more laid-back attitude. I guess I was still living in the mindset of our time. Then it hit me—the world has changed so quickly, especially in terms of society’s moral decline. I couldn’t sleep for days.
Since that realization, I’ve been trying to strengthen my bond with my children. I’m working on making our relationship closer and more cordial. I’m trying to be as involved in their daily lives as possible, even at the risk of hearing, "Mama, you’re getting weird." I don’t mind being called weird, but I need to stay in touch with them. And as for chatting apps, there won’t be any on their mobiles or gadgets anytime soon.
And maybe, maybe that’s why the nostalgia hit me so hard. They were so much more sheltered in their early years, and thinking about that made me emotional. So, enjoy your little gorillas and this stage of life as much as you can! They test our patience and drive us a little crazy, and while some children are naturally more resilient than others, this is still the most carefree ( for both parties) stage of their lives...
Despite the joke, I felt your post was a much needed reminder to try to enjoy this time.
Some days, all I seem to do is get cross with the-6yo-gorilla which upsets me greatly. I look at pictures of when he was 3 and younger when we enjoyed our time together. Now he’ll be screaming and shouting before he’s had his breakfast. Even as I type this, I can hear him shouting at the-Mrs-gorilla and we’ve not even made it downstairs yet.
You know what, I really wanted to tag you, but when I read the comments, I thought it was better that I didn't. For some reason, it felt like a red flag, almost as if it might come across as a sign of depression. It's not that really.
I'm not a very soft mom or anything. My husband sometimes calls me the chill mom—not because I don't get irritated or bothered by their tantrums and antics, but because I let things go sometimes. I don’t make a big deal out of everything and give them a little space as they navigate their emotions and step into their teenage years.
But just a few days ago, I had a huge wake-up call. While my husband is overly cautious about how the outside world affects our children, I’ve always had a more laid-back attitude. I guess I was still living in the mindset of our time. Then it hit me—the world has changed so quickly, especially in terms of society’s moral decline. I couldn’t sleep for days.
Since that realization, I’ve been trying to strengthen my bond with my children. I’m working on making our relationship closer and more cordial. I’m trying to be as involved in their daily lives as possible, even at the risk of hearing, "Mama, you’re getting weird." I don’t mind being called weird, but I need to stay in touch with them. And as for chatting apps, there won’t be any on their mobiles or gadgets anytime soon.
And maybe, maybe that’s why the nostalgia hit me so hard. They were so much more sheltered in their early years, and thinking about that made me emotional. So, enjoy your little gorillas and this stage of life as much as you can! They test our patience and drive us a little crazy, and while some children are naturally more resilient than others, this is still the most carefree ( for both parties) stage of their lives...