Who knew I’d learn to love ring around the rosie in my 30’s! Kids will do that to you…

There is nothing I love more than family time! No matter what the plan— a picnic, the pool, a museum, a movie, the aquarium or even just lounging in the backyard blowing bubbles— it is my happy place. I’ve always been very maternal but there was a time when I wasn’t sure if I even wanted to have kids of my own. I didn’t want my life to change. I was happy. Content. And the fear of the unknown scared me. But now I don’t even remember what life was like without them. And yes, I’m definitely happier. I feel that now my life is more full. I guess I just didn’t know what I was missing. Funny how that works, eh?

But try telling this to a single person while your kid is throwing a tantrum— in the middle of a busy restaurant— and you’re trying to restrain them— as they kick and scream bloody murder— and everyone slowly starts looking at you and whispering to each other.. “…haha this almost never happens…” Lie. “Being a parent is like nothing else.” True.