I never realized being a parent is such a hard job until I had DD.
Yes, parenting is one of the hardest jobs. It lasts for decades, with zero pay. The hours are long, no breaks or holidays off. It requires tremendous physical energy, enthusiasm, patience, friendliness, affection, and the willingness to sacrifice (your career).
It demands strategic vision to blueprint a child’s future, solid and consistent financial support, extended knowledge about virtually everything, excellent communication skills, outstanding abilities to handle emergencies and pressure, and extraordinary control over your own emotions (including temper).
The most difficult part of parenting is: it is a long distance race not a sprint.
And the most intimidating part of parenting is: it is a work in progress not a perfect science. No matter how careful you are, how many parenting books and magazines you read, how many advice you get from grandmas and friends, you are going to make mistakes. Childhood moves on like a runaway train. There is no stopping or returning to undo those mistakes. Sometimes there is not even an opportunity to make it up.
However, the reward of being a parent are when the little one who has your heart-shaped face, lovely flat nose, pointed chin, along with your husband’s large eyes with shady eyelashes, small mouth and soft silky hair, grows up inch by inch., Especially when she smiles at you, touches you with her chubby hand, opens her mouth and waits for food like a hungry little bird, calls you “mama” (or “dada”), wobbles towards you, blows the candles on the birthday cake or screams cheerfully at Christmas gifts, counts her fingers for numbers, brings homework to consult you, and much more…
Isn’t it worth the time, energy, money investment, and hard work to see your child, who is a part of you and your loved one, to extend your life and your loved one’s? The answer from me is yes!
Being a parent is hard. I have to face the challenge and strive for the best. After all, there is no turning back.
P.S. I have already made several mistakes and have things I wish I could go back and change. I have listed them so that you will not repeat my mistakes:
1. I didn’t turn off flash when I took photos of DD. She blinked. I hope that her eyes weren’t hurt and she will not wear glasses when she grows up.
2. I let her watch the snow. I didn’t realize the danger until my own eyes felt a little bit uncomfortable. Again, I hope her eyes weren’t hurt and she will not wear glasses when she grows up.
3. I used the ordinary cleaning wipes to clean her toys. I feel so guilty and regretful every time I think about it. DD licked her toys cleaned by wipes which contain harsh chemicals. Those harsh chemicals are supposed to kill germs 99.9%…
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First Year, From Lina | Lina | 
January 14, 2009 12:46 pm | 
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