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Parenthood: A Whole New Meaning to Valentine’s Day
Author: Jeannie Fleming-Gifford
Welcome to parenthood. Whether you have a newborn, infant or toddler, chances are you are still getting "adjusted." Parenthood brings many changes: schedules, roles, and responsibilities. It also brings changes in our relationships with one another. With a little one in your lives, you may find it difficult to find time for each other. Sometimes, you may find it challenging to connect. You may even find it hard to finish a sentence to one another!
You're not alone. There are many couples out there just like you. Becoming a family may change the way your relationship functions, but it does not have to change the core of your relationship, the basics of the love between you and your significant other.
Valentine's Day is one of those "Hallmark" holidays that can be a wonderful reminder of how important it is to connect, even if it is different than it used to be.
You're asking how? There are diapers to change. You're tired. You just don't feel "sexy" anymore.
Parenthood teaches many things: the importance of a good sense of humor, flexibility and love. These things serve us well not only in parenthood, but in all the relationships in our lives, including the relationships we have with each other.
Valentine's Day is a good excuse to connect. It's a good excuse to have some fun. It is a great excuse to celebrate your love.
Yes, it is true. As parents, we often are tired. Sometimes we are more comfortable (but less sexy) in sweats. There are things to do.
Need time to connect? The babysitter is worth the investment.
You have things to do? They will be there tomorrow (okay, change the diaper now, but other things can be done tomorrow).
And what about being sexy? Chances are your partner doesn't care. Your significant other fell in love with everything you are.
It's Valentine's Day. Take stock and take the time to celebrate all the love in your life.
