Whenever someone tells me they're expecting their first baby and they're nervous, I tell them the following: 'Oh my goodness, that's wonderful. I am so happy for you. Listen, of course you're nervous but here's the deal: you're ready for all the bad stuff. You've been very tired before. You've been in pain before. You've been worried about money before. You've felt like an incapable moron before. So you'll be fine with the difficult parts! You're already a pro. What you're NOT ready for is the wonderful parts. NOTHING can prepare you for how amazing this will be. There is no practice for that.
(via Rob Delaney, A Heart That Works)
you CANNOT understand how cute your kids will be to you. it is incomprehensible. I spend 50% of my free time looking at photos and videos of my children and just feeling really really really good. they are SO AMAZING. and so cute! 🤩