Parenting is hard.

If anybody tells you different, they are LYING! No matter what stage you are in, they all have their challenges. And if you have more than one, what works for 1 kid may not work for the other(s). There are days where I am just in survival mode trying to make it to bedtime.

I am not just raising my kids, I am also trying to give them the tools and skills they will need when tey are adults and are on their own. I want them to be able to take care of themselves and be more independent (but also want them to stay my babies forever). It is a fine line letting them be more independent and giving them more responsibilities, but not too much that they get overwhelmed. I just want them to be happy.

Parenting is full of “AND” statements.

I love spending time with my kids AND I love my time by myself.

I love my kids AND they drive me crazy!

I want them to do things on their own AND I never want them to grow up.

It is okay to be both. You are still a good parent.