To be a parent is...

To be a parent is...

to attempt for the first time

to play by ear

to fail a lot of times

to cry of joy

to love every moment of it

to care without limits

to cry of sorrow

to learn to let go

to be grateful

to be immensely joyous

to forgive

to suffer when your kids do

to try and make mistakes

to sometimes expect the unexpected

to ask for forgiveness

to have many endless nights without sleep

to celebrate every tiny success

to wipe a lot of tears

to talk limitless about your kids

to be there when they need you

to know it all

to know nothing

to be a teacher, a nurse, a driver, a coach, a friend, a role model

to walk with them every step of the way

to laugh hysterically

to love unconditionally 

to know that they are not yours, just part of you



                                                                                                  Tere Rodriguez-Nora