Doing anything with toddlers can be challenging. Camping? That requires a whole different level of skill and perseverance. When faced with a toddler tantrum at feeding time, one mom sits trying to calm one child while another screams beside her. Meanwhile, the person recording the video in the background offers solace by singing “You’re Gonna Miss This.”
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The song by Trace Adkins speaks from the vantage of a rebellious teenager. The parent repeats the phrase, “You’re gonna miss this,” as the teen talks about growing up, getting a job, and moving on with their life. The touching words echo every parent who ever had a rebellious teen and tell the tale of a parent looking back in time.
The song works well for parents struggling with toddler tantrums. Because those years fly by so quickly, parents may never admit it, but we miss those frantic times. Even though a parent’s job is to prepare their kids to leave the nest, it can be hard letting go. So, when these children are grown up, the struggling mom in this video will probably miss these days.
Toddler tantrums can be stressful for parents, but they also remind us why we love our children. As this struggling mom laughs with a mouthful of mashed potatoes, almost every viewer says, “Yep. Been there. Done that.” The commenters are sympathetic, offering their perspective. These moments will never happen again; this camping trip will become a cherished memory.
If you have ever struggled during a toddler tantrum, you understand the thoughts raging through this mother’s mind. You can almost hear her muttering, “I love my child. I love my child,” under her breath.
Please share if you “felt” this parental moment.
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