Parenthood

As much as you feel you are prepared to have kids, I am sorry to tell you, you are not :) Surprises will never end with kids. There is a lot of fun and work; however, the most important part of parenting is the ‘forever’ commitment. My advice is to be calm, take it easy and enjoy the journey. My priorities, interests and lifestyle have changed since having kids. My life has centered on my kids.

Parents eventually accept with a big smile, what was not acceptable before having kids. For example, my car used to be on the top of my assets. It was always clean and neat, and no one could eat or smoke inside it. My kids changed this principle. They eat, play, and throw their stuff here and there inside my car. Now every time I compare it to how it was before I laugh.

In my situation, we spend more time with our kids than my parents spent with us, because when we were young, we had family and neighborhood friends in our lives, and they looked after us. We as parents living in a new country do not have family or friends to help and we try to fill this gap. And, because of this we have more special times and fun activities with our kids.

Being a mom has made me so tired and so happy. Every time I feel exhausted, I try to remember that childhood goes very fast and I better enjoy every moment.