Writing on the Wall

Amid the chaos and tantrums, while you question your sanity, wonder what the hell you were thinking, there comes a moment of clarity.  Those brief moments when you are reminded just why you went through the pain and torture of child birth to bring this little being into the world appear just in time.  You are at your wits end, want to scream, throw something, run as far away as possible...but then...that precious little child does something cute...gives you a hug or a kiss for no reason, just wants to be held for a few minutes, starts dancing to a favorite song, gets excited over the cat entering the room...and you can't help but smile.  Or even tear up a little.  These are the moments that make it all worthwhile.