Welcome back mothers of the universe and the internet. It's not easy being a mother, is it? Every second of every day is like you've been tossed into open water with no lifejacket, and nothing to keep you afloat. You're struggling for help, you see your husband in a nearby boat, you reach for him, and he may or may not grab your hand back. It's not easy for him to cope with, and he's juggling just as much as you are. You're a unit facing the world alone, and your kids are like wild munchkins running around your legs, only making things more difficult. But then you bond, you read together, you talk, and you remember why they bring you such joy.
Seeing them learn to ride a bicycle for the first time, or seeing their face light up on Christmas morning when they get the new video game they've been wanting is the most heartwarming feeling for you. It's why you became a mother in the first place! Your motherly instinct has gotten you this far, and you can pat yourself on the back for all that you do for them everyday. The selflessness that comes from your parenting is why they're going to grow up to be great.