Growing Pains

I was fairly happy with who I am. I had learned to accept my weaknesses and embrace my strengths. Then parenthood happened. Suddenly, who I am is not enough. Parenthood is forcing me to grow and stretch in ways that are not always comfortable or wanted. When people say that becoming a parent changes you, they are absolutely correct. But don't necessarily think that this change is always fun or exciting, just bloody necessary! So here's to the changes forged by parenthood, may they serve my children well. Bring on the pain...