Before I had children I rarely cried. Oh sure, there were weeping sessions here and there over boyfriends or other big life events, but day-to-day my eyes stayed pretty dry for the most part.
Since becoming a mom, however, the tears just won't stop. They hit me at the most obscure and unexpected times. Sometimes they spring from happiness, sometimes out of frustration, and sometimes I find myself blubbering and bawling, and I have no idea why. No one ever warned me about this littler perk of parenthood. Here are 10 of the approximately 10 billion things that make moms cry.
What things about motherhood make you cry?
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Here's What Makes Moms Cry...
Birth
Whether from joy, pain, or both, the tears start flowing from the get-go.
Birthdays
They grow so quickly. Sob.
Potty Training
This often frustrating task has caused plenty of moms to shed tears.
When You Realize They Don't Need Your Help Anymore
They can do it by themselves.
Exhaustion
It's hard work, and sometimes you just have to let it all out.
Watching Them Sleep
I could spend hours just soaking in their sweetness as I watch them lie there peacefully.
Getting Them Out the Door to School Every Morning
Lost lunchboxes. Spilled milk. Kids crying. Mom crying. Does it really have to be THAT hard?
The First & Last Day of Every School Year
Every year, I think I won't cry this time. Every year I do.
Their Heartaches
Moms feel their children's pain at least as intensely as their children … maybe even more so.
Their Joy
Love. Pure love when watching my children play or hearing them giggle is probably responsible for more of my tears than anything else.
