An ode to Parenthood

If, watching your kids have a great day in the sun and then fall into the deep contended sleep of the innocent, is not the greatest pleasure in life. Then I don’t know what IS

If, watching your kids extend themselves to achieve something you never thought they would, is not the greatest pride in life. Then I don’t know what IS

If, watching your kids learn something that you’ve taught them is not the greatest satisfaction in life. Then I don’t know what IS

If, receiving genuine love back from your child is not the most emotional experience in life. Then I don’t know what IS

If, watching your kids become successful is not the greatest success in life. Then I dont know what IS

If, not being able to get your kids to do what you want them to do, for their own benefit, is not the greatest frustration in life. Then I don’t know what IS

If, providing the means and environment that enables your kids to be the best people they can be is not the greatest achievement in life. Then I don’t know what IS

If, watching helplessly as your child dies in front of you is not the most soul-destroying experience in life. Then I don’t know what IS

If, being able to witness and participate in all of the above is not the greatest privilege in life. Then I don’t know what IS

If being a parent is not the hardest thing in life. Then I don’t know what IS

If being a parent is not the most rewarding thing in life. Then I don’t know what IS

Kids, Fucken!

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