"Victory as a parent looks like so many tiny stupid things to the outsider. We say things like "I'm just trying to…

"Victory as a parent looks like so many tiny stupid things to the outsider. We say things like "I'm just trying to survive" and the thing is, that is totally true. Sometimes those small victories are the only thing that gets a mom or dad through the day.

Victory is a sleeping baby. After a night of pacing the worry boards and praying to all the gods and whispering soft sleepy songs, the babe finally sleeps. Even though I won't see sleep for a minimum of 12 more hours.

Victory is a kitchen that passes for clean. The dishes still...