@kisses.and.caffeine: I walked in and felt that familiar surge of frustration. It was late and I just wanted a bath. The tub was still full of toys—Barbies, mermaids, sea creatures from their latest bath time adventure. And my first instinct? Annoyance. Why can’t they just clean up when I ask? But then I paused. Got down on their level. And saw it. The evidence of joy. The underwater adventure that was just too exciting to end. The mermaids still mid-party. And in that moment, it hit me like a ton of bricks: One day, no one will leave mermaids in the tub. One day, the bathroom will stay clean and quiet. And I’ll miss the mess that meant they were little. 🥹 Gosh, I needed that reminder. To slow down. To stop rushing past what’s actually precious. To see the beauty in the things that first feel like burdens. Maybe you needed it too. 🫶🏻 . . . #reminder #mom #momlife #parenting #slowdown #parenthood #motherhood #motherhoodunfiltered #slowliving #seeingitdifferently #momlife #MomsofTikTok #childhoodunplugged #intentionalmotherhood #motherhoodmoments #nostalgicmom #momcontent #perspective #fyp #explore #explorepage
Recent empty nester here, I miss toys and fingerprints everywhere. The only noise now is our TV, except for short visits. I never minded a few messes, I knew it would come to this. Now, it's becoming Grandma time, and maybe that's even better? 🥹
2025-07-31 01:46:29
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Tree Ranger :
My lil girl is about to start high school and this hits hard. I embrace the mess for now
2025-07-30 23:46:56
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Vegasartist :
Single dad with my daughter every day the last 18 years.. She’s my best friend my world. ❤️. Two days ago she left for Texas to go to college😔…... I still haven’t slept. I don’t know how I’m gonna live without her😢thank God for FaceTime. Enjoy their childhood while you can, endure every single moment with them, enter their world of play and imagination.. It will stay with them for the rest of their lives. I love you, Tyler. You’re the best daughter a dad could ever ask for.
2025-07-30 16:41:42
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Gigglefestgirl :
So true. Our bathrooms are quiet and clean and perfectly organized and tidy. I’d give anything to go back and start these years over again. Enjoy the journey ❤️
2025-07-31 01:24:33
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Ryan :
Whenever I’m feeling rough about how I’m doing as a dad or not truly seeing myself- I like to stoop down real quick to their little world and point of view, and it always helps me to not only feel like a better parent but cherish each one of these precious moments of imagination and expression. I wouldn’t trade a mess for anything ! 🙏 ✨ thank you for this.
2025-07-30 19:34:17
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reyray_95 :
my little mermaid will be 23 tomorrow 😭😭😭 Enjoy this while you can. 💜🧜🏻♀️🧜🏻♀️🧜🏻♀️
2025-07-29 12:38:52
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joeGdean :
As a dad that used to get easily annoyed with my 4 kids for the messes, this hurts. I travel 6 months out of the year minimum for work and have since they where born. I have missed so much… I have been away this hitch for 2 weeks and have 2 more weeks to go till I can go home. My youngest is 6 now and I just want to go home and make a mess with her.😢
2025-07-30 14:39:42
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_Blockiana_ :
Dang she is winning! I wish I had that many dolls when I was little 😫😂 also the black doll warmed my heart. I love when moms get their children all color dolls 🥰🤎
2025-07-28 18:23:43
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GloryDays1111 :
Yes, my daughter would have about 15 Barbies when she was little and each one had a name and she would sit them down and read books to them and they were always scattered everywhere and now my little girl is 20 years old and I sure miss those days. Enjoy them while you can.♥️
2025-07-31 01:02:32
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Josep :
Puts it in perspective and really makes my think about how sad that day will be when it comes
2025-07-30 20:06:36
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kmdak :
aw man! this really hit hard! my girls were all about mermaids in the tub. bow they're 14 and 16. those times were the best!
2025-07-31 01:53:20
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mr.mojorisin83 :
It's a tug-o-war for me aswell. I went through a real hell and back before I got my family. The best thing that will ever happen to me. But I'm older, burnt out...but I'm trying and 4ever grateful
2025-07-30 19:39:00
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LivByTheMoon🌝 :
You lose it one day and it comes back again. It’s happened to me recently and I deliberately don’t put them away because I love looking at them when I go for a wee 🥲😂
2025-07-29 12:10:40
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janetgee86 :
Yall need to stop with these 😭😭😭 I miss my lil boys and their trucks in the tub 😭😭😭
2025-07-30 19:05:07
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latricewest :
Yes mom I remember I got annoyed at my son using the broom in the tub like he was really on the boat also the car wash excited now I can’t get him to remember or get excited about it I should of took pictures he’s 17 now good kid but more chill now.
2025-07-31 00:05:30
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allysontelles1234 :
yes you will i have 5 all grown up now and i miss the days gone by of being a young mom i was so caught up in the day by day i missed these moments a lot I now have 6 beautiful grandkids and i love it but i still remember my babies❤️❤️❤️
2025-07-29 14:16:17
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Christine :
Why are we made to feel this is bad? Instantly o felt like omg I have to move these. I believe we were conditioned to feel that play like that is messy. We need to tap into our inner child and allow kids to tap into their inner child!! They aren’t small forever!
2025-07-30 16:37:12
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Karla Angulo :
Awwww I was at the Disney store yesterday and I wanted to get little mermaid doll for my 22 yr old ❤️🥹
2025-07-30 22:25:28
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Nic ole :
Two teenagers here, I so miss the days when toys were in the tub😢
2025-07-29 11:56:04
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StateChamp130 :
You’re so going to miss all the little things. You will look back and remember all those little moments that now matter the most. You don’t realize how precious a moment is until it becomes a memory.
2025-07-31 12:47:06
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⊱┊ 𝐶𝐻𝐸𝑅𝑅𝑌 `- :
i think im gonna go play with my lps's in the tub again now. lowkey started feeling bad for my mom 💔
2025-07-30 20:37:03
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Elena :
Omg will you miss it😢
2025-07-30 20:14:50
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KrissyMamma21 :
omg why do i now want to throw a mermaid party in my tub w/ my little one 🙃 so cute!
2025-07-30 17:59:22
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xDanikaDollx :
Ok I’m crying now 😭
2025-07-30 17:38:04
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Deb🐝thecww :
I'm a grown women but have myself a little collection of Monster High mermaid dolls. My granddaughter plays with them now.
2025-07-27 22:27:34
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