As a parent, I often say, “I’d do anything for my partner.” However, with three little ones running around, I’m beginning to realize that’s not entirely true. The demands of parenthood lead us to perform tasks for our children that we would never dream of doing for anyone else, including our spouses.
For instance, I would never:
- Get close to my partner to smell if she’s had an accident.
- Let her use the restroom while I’m enjoying a relaxing bath.
- Let her stand on my head during a movie night.
- Fish out anything from the bathtub.
- Check if she wiped properly by tugging at her pants.
- Spend money on face painting at a fair and then comfort her when it doesn’t meet her expectations.
- Allow her to wipe her nose on my shirt.
- Assist her with personal hygiene tasks.
- Remind her to use the bathroom multiple times a day.
- Make her mac and cheese after she drops the meal I prepared.
- Let her sit on my lap while I’m in the bathroom.
- Carry her on my shoulders because she’s too tired to walk.
- Comfort her after she accidentally drops my phone into the toilet.
- Apply cream for rashes in sensitive areas.
- Engage in a wrestling match to get her into shoes, only to understand when she kicks them off.
- Collect her chewed gum while driving on the freeway.
- Share a tiny bed with her.
- Apologize for her behavior when she takes off her pants in public.
- Tolerate endless episodes of a certain cartoon character.
- Not judge her for eating her own boogers.
Reflecting on this list, it’s clear that my love for my kids might surpass my tolerance for my partner’s quirks. Or perhaps it’s simply that I hold her to a higher standard. In any case, parenting requires an immense amount of patience, love, and yes, a good supply of wet wipes. For more insights into parenthood, check out this post on at-home insemination kits, which offers useful guidance for aspiring parents.
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Summary
In the journey of parenthood, we often find ourselves doing things for our children that we would never consider for our partners. From personal hygiene tasks to comforting them through meltdowns, the things we do for our kids can be quite surprising. However, this dedication is a testament to the love and patience required in parenting.