11 Moments of Pure Parental Bliss
If there's one thing parents love to do, it's complain about their kids. Don't believe me? Try to go a single day without complaining once. But for all of the complaining we do, one thing's for sure. Our children bring us immeasurable amounts of bliss — the moments are just not as obvious as you might imagine. They're often hidden in our everyday routines. So take a moment, step back, and enjoy the show, because while the moments may be fleeting, you'll bask in their glow long after your child runs off to do something else.
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When kids fall asleep on vacation.
When your child comes over and gives you a hug without an ulterior motive.
When your child, unprompted, thanks you for helping him.
When you hear silence and find your child curled up with a book — and it's not homework.
When another parent tells you how polite/kind/well-mannered your child is.
When your own parents (your child's grandparents) compliment your parenting skills.
When you observe your child helping another child on the playground.
When you make a new recipe and everyone in the family gives it two thumbs-up.
When you see your child exhibit good sportsmanship.
When you look around your home and realize how lucky you are to be surrounded by the people who are there.