[brayhite]

Becoming another individual’s whole world changes your own, for better or worse.

I was a “such is life” type of person when experiencing tragedy, and fairly ho-hum during joyous moments. With kids, something changed, or “rewired”. I tear up at Bluey episodes and lose sleep due to irrational fears of an early death and not witnessing moments in my kids’ lives.

Having and raising kids is a trip.

[grvdrm]

Right there with you on unexpected tear-stream moments, fears, but also all those happy moments you can't anticipate.

In past year I've watched my older (8) start competing on a cheerleading team. Immense tear-streaming joy watching her light up in front of a crowd and build confidence. I was immediately overcome the first time and always feel a strong swell of emotion.