I see a lot of commentary, especially on Lemmy and Reddit, about how awful children are and how wonderful adulthood without kids is. And if you don’t want them, more power to you.
On the other hand, many people are parents and love having children! I want to hear some of the positive stories. What about being a parent makes your life better? What’s your favorite thing about your kids?
Cuddles and playtime :) my youngest is just at the toddler stage where they grab your hand and direct you where they want you to go and I love it.
Also, when you’re carrying them and they snuggle into your shoulder. Melts me every time.
Our 8 year old is still into a good hug.
My wife hasn’t been able to lift him for a couple years now, but I can still carry him in from the car if he falls asleep on a late trip home. He grabs on, and I know these days are numbered, but I’m determined to carry him as long as we can both manage it.
But yes, it’s so fun watching their sophistication and responsibility develop, and become a reader, and even doing math in his head while he learns Pokémon (which I was too old to ever bother with, but am learning to build a deck with him now, even though I’m pretty sure he’s stacking his against me).
Adorable! I felt so special when my baby niece was crying for most of Christmas, except for when I held her and she burrowed into me for a nap ❤️