WONDEROAK

I thought I’d have more time, that’s the truth.

They said not to blink.

They said to enjoy every moment.

And I thought that was silly, because no one enjoys sleepless nights, bickering kids, or picking up scrambled eggs off of the kitchen floor.

But I don’t think that was it. I don’t think that’s what they meant (not really).

I think by enjoy it, they meant, don’t rush this.

Don’t wish away these moments.

Live it.

Witness it.

Tuck it all away in your heart.

Don’t be scared of it swallowing you whole… let it.

Let the enormity of being their parent sweep you away without reservation.

I think by enjoy every moment they meant to hold onto every moment as sacred (even the most mundane, exhausting, and ridiculous ones).

File them all away because someday you will find the joy you didn’t even know was there.

Someday you will see that it wasn’t about being happy, it was about being present.

Someday you will see every single moment as a gift, whether you were dead tired and grumpy, or spilling over with joy.

And you will just be so damn grateful you were there.

Love,

Jess