Parenting is a 24-7 job. You do not get a break. Even when you're "taking a break," your kids are still first on your priority list. They never leave your mind or heart. But, for some reason, you can only understand once you're a parent, it's beautiful. Sure, the idea that you will never be able to put yourself first ever again is scary and unappetizing. But the thing is, those little flesh bundles ARE you. They are quite literally a part of you. Flesh, body, and soul. You made that thing. Heck, even if you adopted, you are molding that thing in your own eye. So, technically, you are putting yourself first. You could even argue that you're putting MORE of yourself first. That being said, you need to take breaks to be the best parent you can be. So go and scroll some memes! Just a for a little bit. You deserve a good LOL break.