If you took us back in time to our first days as parents, we wouldnāt even recognize ourselves. Back then, we were in full-on survival modeāthe true trenches of early parenthood. We were just getting by, and honestly, we didnāt know how much being parents would test our relationship. Letās be real: anyone who says theyāve never found themselves in the āroommate phaseā as parents is probably lying. Itās a phase that sneaks up on all of us, especially when the demands of raising babies, toddlers, and little kids feel never-ending. And honestly? Itās normal. Itās part of the journey. Whatās key is recognizing when youāre in that phaseāand being intentional about climbing out of it. My husband and I have been there (more than once!), and weāve made it a priority to rebuild our connection every time. Because while itās okay to find yourself in the roommate phase, staying there for too long isnāt the goal. Weāve worked hard to move from surviving parenthood to thriving in parenthood . Putting each other firstāyes, even over the kidsāhas been a game-changer for us. Because letās face it: one day, the kids will grow up and leave the house. When that happens, we want to be left with a relationship thatās still alive and full of love, not one that feels like strangers sharing a space. So, if youāre in that season right now, please know youāre not aloneāand it wonāt last forever. Give yourself grace, acknowledge where you are, and take small steps to reconnect. Youāre doing an amazing job. Have you ever found yourself in the roommate phase? Letās talk about it belowābecause weāve ALL been there. Share this with your partner or a parent who needs this reminder today š«¶š½
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