I think one of the things that can be wearing as a parent is the belief that every moment is a milestone, precious and you must be right in the middle of it. Well, that sounds great and yes I'd love to think I'm that mindful. But really? I'm not. And I don't know that many people who are. Parenting, when all is said and done, is hard. Harder than you think when you have a vague feeling you'd like a little one. And full of repetitive things. And lots of things you never though