3 ms·
There are many great things about having kids. There are many tough things you need to deal with when you have kids. Before I became a dad, I had a decent insig
by koliber 4y ago
There are many great things about having kids. There are many tough things you need to deal with when you have kids. Before I became a dad, I had a decent insight into the good and the bad.
One good thing that surprised me is the immense inner joy I feel when I see them enjoying themselves. Whether it is watching them laugh uncontrollably, seeing them learn something, or watching them immersed in play.
These are things I used to enjoy, but with age, I either have fewer opportunities to do myself, or they became less enjoyable. Watching my kids go through these experiences stirs up all those same emotions once again.
I'd never think I would enjoy Santa's visits or the great feeling of learning to ride a bike again as an adult, but through my kids, I get to do it again.
Strangely, I don't get those feelings watching other kids doing these things. The chemistry of our minds and relationships is baffling.
- overthemoon 4y agoIsn't that insane? Christmas has taken on a totally new sheen for me. I've fallen in love with it again. I remember my dad saying something to that effect when I was a kid, and I asked him if he was excited about presents. He said he was more excited to see us enjoy Christmas, and I could not fathom what he was talking about. Now I'm exploding with excitement about future Christmases with this kid.