My partner, Jake, and I have been happily married for nearly 12 years, welcoming six children into our lives in the span of just seven years. Each day feels like a marathon, and most nights we simply aim to stumble into bed. In this phase of life, love isn’t about grand gestures or romantic getaways. Instead, it’s found in the little moments that fill our days.
Here’s how love manifests in our chaotic, joyful life with young kids:
- Love is surprising me with my favorite coffee, even though you’re not a fan of fancy drinks. You know how much they lift my spirits.
- Love is putting the kids to bed so I can have a night out with my friends, relishing in our favorite TV gossip.
- Love means understanding that when I message you asking how your day is going, what I really want to know is when you’ll be home. Please say soon.
- Love is recognizing that I need to share my daily ups and downs with my best friends and sisters—every single day.
- Love is discussing our hopes and worries about the kids, from their behavior at the playground to their developmental milestones.
- Love involves reassuring me that I’m doing great as a mom, especially when I feel overwhelmed.
- Love is tackling the mess in my car without me even asking.
- Love is accepting my post-baby body without judgment.
- Love is texting me from the store to check off my lengthy list of essentials, including wine and wipes.
- Love is understanding when I need a moment to myself—even if that means hiding in the bathroom with a glass of wine.
- Love is stepping in to clean up spills during dinner so I can eat my meal without stress.
- Love is sharing laughter over the silliest of things that lighten our hectic days.
- Love is taking on extra diaper duty without complaint.
- Love means searching the house at 3 a.m. for medicine to soothe our daughter’s earache.
- Love is heading straight to the dishwasher when you come home, knowing how much I dislike dishes.
- Love is waiting patiently in line for the kids’ favorite activities, fully aware of their excitement.
- Love is asking, “How can I help?” when you see I’m juggling too much.
- Love is embracing and celebrating our daughters for their unique personalities, even if they differ from yours.
- Love is lying beside our older kids until they drift off to sleep, night after night.
- Love is saying “I’m sorry” frequently—because we all mess up sometimes.
- Love is sending me hilarious parenting memes that capture our daily chaos.
- Love is recognizing “The Look” I give you that says, “I need your help!”
- Love is tending to the yard and letting our girls assist, even when it takes longer than usual.
- Love is pushing the kids on swings and building sandcastles until we’re both exhausted.
- Love is our family, filled with joy, worry, laughter, and the hard work that binds us together.
To my partner, Jake—I cherish you. There’s no one else I’d rather navigate life with than you. For more insights on family planning and resources, you can explore this excellent blog or check out our at-home insemination kit for additional support. If you’re looking for ways to enhance your fertility, this guide offers valuable tips for men.
Summary
Love in parenting young children is often found in the daily acts of care, understanding, and cooperation. It transcends traditional romantic expressions and manifests in shared responsibilities, laughter, and unwavering support.
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