This Week's Parenting Wins: Celebrating the Small (But Actually Huge) Moments

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  "Some weeks feel like survival mode. But this week?  This week had some wins worth celebrating... and I'm taking a moment to soak them in before the next diaper blowout or meltdown over the 'wrong' cup." The Milestones That Make Your Heart Melt My win:  My daughter waved for the first time this week. Not just a random hand flail, an actual, intentional wave goodbye to her dad. And then she did it again. And again. I may have teared up. She's also decided that "uh-oh" is her new favorite phrase. Everything is "uh-oh." Dropped her toy? Uh-oh. Knocked over her sippy cup? Uh-oh. Had the dogs eat from her hands...  "uh-oh" (I love this stage). The best part?  She's not just babbling, she's  talking to me . Making eye contact, waiting for my reaction, trying to tell me things in her own little language. We're having conversations, and even though I understand maybe 10% of what she's saying, it feels awesome. And physic...

Real Talk: Parenting Wins and Struggles of 2024

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Parents, You're the Real MVPs

Let’s get real for a second. Parenting is a journey filled with moments of joy and others where we’re just trying to survive the day.

As we wrap up 2024, it’s the perfect time to look back on the wins, the struggles, and everything in between.

The Wins

  • The first steps, words, or new hobbies your little one mastered.
  • The meals where no one cried (yes, even the grown-ups).
  • The unexpected moments of connection that made your heart melt.

Sometimes, the biggest win is simply getting through the day. And that deserves to be celebrated.

The Struggles

  • The sleepless nights that felt endless.
  • The meltdowns (from kids and parents).
  • The constant juggling act of schedules, emotions, and responsibilities.

If 2024 taught us anything, it’s that the struggles are just as much a part of parenting as the wins. They remind us we’re human, we’re trying our best, and we’re not alone.

Share Your Stories

We want to hear about your 2024. What made you cheer, what made you cry, and how you navigated it all. Because your parenting journey, with all its highs and lows, is a story worth sharing.

Looking Ahead to 2025

As we gear up for another year, let’s go in with a little more grace, humor, and a whole lot of patience.

And for those looking to declutter and refresh for the year ahead, remember that your little wins can help another family, too.

BUBS Can Help

  • List your kids’ outgrown items—because another family could use them.
  • Declutter to make space for a fresh start in 2025.
  • Recoup some of the costs from all those “must-haves” you’ve gathered this year.

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Let’s celebrate the wins, learn from the struggles, and support one another as we head into a brand new year. Share your stories with us in the comments—let’s keep it real together!

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