by Laura, mother of 2

Whoever said that the years go quickly, but the days are long, was so accurate! When I remind myself how precious and (in the big picture) fleeting, these early years with my children are, I enjoy it so much more. I try to keep in mind perspective and purpose. When I connect what sometimes feels like day-to-day drudgery or moments of total exhaustion or complete frustration to a larger perspective and purpose, I am usually renewed. The perspective comes from knowing that time is fleeting–and all significance I give to parenting moments that I have either defined as good or bad are really blips in time.  The purpose comes from reminding myself that there are few things as, or more, important than my love for my children. There are few contributions I can make to the world as meaningful as being the best parent I can be.