...constant: regularly recurrent; continual; persistent...
There are a few things in everyone's world that are a constant...something you can always rely on happening, cringe worthy or not. These are a few of mine...
...only being 'alone' when you are cleaning the house...the only time no one cares where you are...
...some child always walks in when you are putting on/taking off your bra
...brothers always pick on sisters
...raising boys, you are bound to have to tell someone to do something with their penis
...raising girls, you are bound to have to tell them that they are over accessorized
...drama will always follow wrestling...
...creativity is beautiful, but not on the kitchen floor...
...laundry is the never ending job of a mother...
...knowing 'nothing' as a mother is perpetual and persistent
...seeing pain in your kids eyes is never easy...
...a 3yr. old's ability to speak openly, and while you may be used to it, no one else ever is...
...explaining why you have the body parts you do to a child...
...a bat in the house sucks...
...brushing teeth isn't a chore, it's a necessary life skill...
...responsibility looks great until you have it...
...game night is always looked forward to...
...no one ever turns down a doughnut...
...boys rooms always smell like a science lab...
...tampons are not toys...
...kids will repeat everything they hear...at the worst possible times...
Then there are those constants that you take for granted. Those things that inevitably happen, but remind you that there is purpose in life. These moments are what lift you up when you are down...put a smile on your face when you want to cry...revive a weary soul at the end of a day. These are a few of mine...
...listening to a child read for the first time...
...hearing someone say I love you...
...watching four kids dance around the living room to Lawrence Welk...
...laughing with friends...
...having someone understand your flaws...and still appreciate you...
...watching your kids nurture each other...
...knowing your kids are going to be amazing humans...even if they're wearing an orange jumpsuit...
...knowing someone who can make you smile with your eyes
...watching your kids become independent...
...everyone eating their dinner...
...traditions everyone wants to keep...
...looking at someone and feeling blessed to have them in your life
...watching a plan, one you've obsessed about in your head, actually work...
...when opportunity arises, no matter if you are ready, go for it
...understanding that life can prove you wrong over and over again
While some of these constants you wish would go away, others are there to show you that you hope they never do. The unvarying occurrence is something you can depend on, when you have little else to depend on. Life is full of things you might not be ready for, at least you can depend on your constants.
Then there are those constants that you take for granted. Those things that inevitably happen, but remind you that there is purpose in life. These moments are what lift you up when you are down...put a smile on your face when you want to cry...revive a weary soul at the end of a day. These are a few of mine...
...listening to a child read for the first time...
...hearing someone say I love you...
...watching four kids dance around the living room to Lawrence Welk...
...laughing with friends...
...having someone understand your flaws...and still appreciate you...
...watching your kids nurture each other...
...knowing your kids are going to be amazing humans...even if they're wearing an orange jumpsuit...
...knowing someone who can make you smile with your eyes
...watching your kids become independent...
...everyone eating their dinner...
...traditions everyone wants to keep...
...looking at someone and feeling blessed to have them in your life
...watching a plan, one you've obsessed about in your head, actually work...
...when opportunity arises, no matter if you are ready, go for it
...understanding that life can prove you wrong over and over again
While some of these constants you wish would go away, others are there to show you that you hope they never do. The unvarying occurrence is something you can depend on, when you have little else to depend on. Life is full of things you might not be ready for, at least you can depend on your constants.
