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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Don’t get me wrong - I 100% understand that life goes by pretty fast (h/t Ferris bueller) and no part more so than your kids childhood. Buuuut I feel like I’m already in a permanent state of semi existential crisis due to this fact, while also parenting is insanely hard at times. It’s no one’s fault
- it’s not like there’s a ‘treasure every moment’ lobby group. I just - when I see that or hear it I’m like - I know I am trying my best people!! 😭🤬[/quote]

No, you sound like a stressed mom trying to balance it all and feel like you are not doing enough so you feel traumatized when you hear this phrase. I 100% prioritize my kids as much as possible and to me it's been worth the sacrifices. There are times as they get older that I realize, they just need you. They need you to notice, pay attention, comfort, etc... Plus mine is 10 and I am shocked that yesterday she was an infant and in 8 short years she will be 18??? That makes no sense at all to me, I will cherish every little moment as much as I humanly can. [/quote]

Yes, PP, you’re just not doing enough. You’re not doing it right. You’re not present. You’re not there for your kids. You really should spend the free time (which shouldn’t be free, you should be present with your kids) ruminating on how you need to be more present with your kids. Prioritize your kids as much as possible, and sacrifice. They just need you! Notice, pay attention and comfort…them, not ever yourself. [/quote]

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