Importance of Noticing Beauty in Parenting

As parents, it is crucial to see the beauty in everyday situations and moments with our children, beyond the challenges and tasks. Like Marcus Aurelius in his Meditations, who found beauty in simple things like cracked loaves of bread and wild boars, we should strive to appreciate the small details of parenting. From tan lines on chubby baby rolls to the sounds of a noisy home, finding joy in these experiences can bring gratitude and happiness in the midst of chaos and exhaustion.