Moms (myself included) tend to get caught up complaining about the chaos that is our lives so much that from the outside looking in, motherhood seems a little like hell.
But there are lots of advantages to being a parent,
- Built in excuse for being late and/or canceling plansArts and crafts buddy
- Cuddle buddy
- Exploring buddy
- Movie theater buddy
- Forces me outside more
- Makes me wake up early
- More productive when I have free time
- Helped establish routine
- Renewed sense of purpose
- Keeps me active
- Free pass to hang out at playgrounds without being creepy
- Appreciation for self-care and solitude
- More mindful of the food I put in my body
- Boosts confidence and resilience
- Personal comedianI want to hear from you! What are some other parenting perks you’ve discovered?
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