Growing Pains of Parenting
Being a parent definitely is almost all rewards almost all the time. It’s not always fun, but it’s always satisfying — almost.
Watching Bryan growing up on the daily basis is a strange experience. There are times when I held him in my arms, rocking him to sleep, that I wished time could pause and that he’d stay a tiny baby forever… (until my back started aching like a thousand needles piercing through the spine.) But the truth is, time seems to have tripled in speed now that Bryan has entered our lives. I almost think it’s unfair that other parents have to work 8+ hours a day away from their child(ren) when i get to stay home with my son almost 24×7.
When Laura was constantly interrupting my conversation with Brian, I thought that was just super cute. And I thought to myself, “Some day that’s what Bryan’d be doing to ME when I talk to Brian.” I secretly envied Brian and Birgit for a brief moment. But then I thought I’d sorely miss Bryan at this very stage as Brian has confessed to me at times that he missed when Laura was just a tiny baby at times.
Bryan is going to have a healthy and comfortable life ahead of him. But just for my selfish pleasures and inconsiderate egocentric fatherhood, I hope he doesn’t grow up too fast — just so that his dada and nana can savor these fleeting moments before he leaps into his own independence.
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April 28th, 2006 at 1:48 pm
I feel you, even though I am not yet a father myself. I think all parents want their child to forever stay at that age of innocence out of fear how the kid will turn out. But, at the same time, you look forward to witnessing every critical stage of his life. That first step, first word, first straight A report card (Being an Asian parent and all), graduation, etc. Most importantly, he grows up with the character, goal and values you have nurtured him with. When these events occurs I think the gratification and satisfaction you feel will far surpass these growing pains.