What is it that keeps us going in this crazy ride that is parenthood? In-between the tantrums, tears and need to hide in the cupboard and scream are some amazing every day moments and beautiful family memories that make our hearts melt and give us the strength and courage to march on another day. It is these highs that outweigh the lows, these beautiful everyday moments that we wouldn’t want to change for the world, that we have sacrificed so much for.
Today I wanted to celebrate these priceless moments of parenthood – the amazing rainbows that get us through the storm clouds, and have teamed up with Coco Loves to give away one of their beautiful personalised family art scrabble frames to celebrate everything that is family love because it is these priceless moments of parenthood that make the magic happen. It is the first time they…
- Walk
2. Smile
3. Cuddle you
4. Tell you they “love you”
5. Put their shoes on by themselves
6. Sing you happy birthday
7. Give YOU a bath
8. Delight in being on a swing
9. Gift you a flower
10. REALLY get the hang of being on a scooter
11. Master the art of blowing bubbles
12. Pretend to be your doctor
13. Count to 10
14. and then 20….
15. Say their ABCs
16. String a sentence together
17. Chase a butterfly
18. Splash in a puddle
19. Fall asleep in your arms and take up half your body length
20. Make you a pretend cup of tea
21. Pick up seashells on a beach with you
22. Go on a pony ride
23. Brave the zipwire without you
24. Finish their first puzzle
25. Dance with abandon
26. Get dressed all by themselves
27. Discover the delights in being tickled
28. Tell on daddy
29. Let their imagination run wild
30. Play the joker
and every time after that. These are the reasons why we do it. These and so many more. These are the things that bring us back from the brink of insanity. And these are the moments we live for.
What have been your priceless moments in parenthood that outweigh all the tough times? Do leave a comment and add to this list.
Such a gorgeous post – makes me so excited for all that I have yet to come with Josh! Thanks for making me smile with this xx #coolmumclub
Awww love this post. So true. Mini R is just starting to put two words together and I’m so proud of him.
Awww such a lovely, lovely post 🙂 #coolmumclub
Aww I can’t wait for lots of these things! Aria has just learnt how to do kisses, she opens her month really wide and tries to suck my cheek but it is soo cute! Jemma x #coolmumclub
The first time they sleep all night, you go in in the morning and they give you a huge beaming smile.
Still waiting for it, mind.
Very true!
Aw very touching. My little man climbed up a slide and came down by himself into my arms at the bottom this morning. It made me squeak.
Beautiful post x
Thank you for hosting
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So very true! So many milestones to enjoy and celebrate 🙂
I am so looking forward to Alfie doing all these things! He’s already said Da-Da so now just waiting on mama. I think that will be my favourite milestone. Thanks for hosting #coolmumclub
Awww those lovely moments worth cherishing! First time Reimer went to school was a bittersweet moment, can’t explain how I felt that time. #coolmumclub
This is so true! My favourite moment ever was when my three eldest came to the hospital to meet our youngest. That first moment of all four of them being together has been my favourite thing ever! #coolmumclub
Gorgeous….can I add the moment your tantrumming toddler falls into a blissful, peaceful slumber after a tearful apology. Yep, loving that dream this evening…
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I laugh at funny pieces about saggy boobs, sympathise with sad mamas and join in with fun debates but NOTHING beats reading a lovely, positive piece like this. No, it isn’t always amazing (sometimes it’s downright shit) but I fundamentally LOVE being a mama and I think we should celebrate this awesome gift!
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Reading these just bought a tear to my eye thinking about how quick my two babies are growing! They amaze me daily and every moment them is so precious! Lovely post #CooolMumClub
The awww….moments. I love it when my daughter “does” my hair as we chat. Or when any of my children put their hand in mine very willingly and they’re the one helping me across the road or when one of my children shares their cake with me. Yes, it does happen and I know I have hit the jackpot when they do that! #coolmumclub
what a lovely post. I have so much to look forward to!!
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I am looking forward to every single one of these! I got made a pretend cuppa this week which I obviously thought was the sweetest thing ever. It can be so easy to talk about the challenges, but we love it really – and these are the reasons why #coolmumclub x
What a beautiful post! It’s so important to take a moment to focus on the wonderful, positive parts of parenting (especially on those super stressful days!). Thanks for sharing 🙂 #coolmumclub
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Stunning
Watching them perform in school plays
so many precious moments that will be remembered forever
the big beaming smile when I walk in the door
Seeing my baby learn something new and do/say something for the first time; every cuddle and kiss; just too many precious moments x
My favourite moments are when Leo snuggles into me and I ask ‘Who is your best friend’. He always says ‘You my best fwend’ It’s so sweet and makes me feel all warm inside!
When they tell me they love me 🙂
Every morning when my son wakes up he always comes for cuddles with his mummy
Giving my son his one and only bath, dressing him in the only set of clothes I would and tucking him in, in his coffin.