Parenthood can be magical.  Cuddles with your newborn, days at the beach watching your toddler play with the waves, pumpkin patch adventures, or muddy puddle walks; These are the moments many of us look forward to when we welcome our first child. The reality of parenthood If you already have children, you know that there is another side of parenting.  It is often messy, exhausting, and demoralising.  Parenting can bring out the very best in us, but often also our worst. Since I became a mother, I have found a side of me that is kind, resilient and resourceful.  I have also discovered how grumpy, controlling, and impatient I can…