If you know me, you may know that I am a fairly reserved, straight-to-the-point, very unsappy person. I'm still me, but geez Louise, having a child has awakened something deep within me that could only have been brought out by becoming a mother. This little human being is constantly on my mind. I'm sure some may even be annoyed with how many pictures I post of him on Facebook, and even after that painful, natural childbirth, I find myself excited at the idea of having more! I could, and often do, just stare at Bennett while he sleeps and wonder at this beautiful gift from God. My daily prayers have become, Lord, keep him safe not just for his sake, but for mine. Though he's only been in my life four months, I can't live without him. And, Lord, please keep myself and Jeff safe, not just for our sakes' anymore, but for our child who we want to be able to grow up with both of his parents.
As a young girl I remember watching all the Disney movies and dreaming of falling in love and being someone's princess. Yes, I did meet and fall in love with the perfect man for me, but it's never exactly white horses and fairy godmothers. For me, so far my happily ever after has been the journey. I didn't think I could love Jeff anymore and then he held our son for the first time... And becoming a mother was like falling in love all over again. Disney just never portrayed that miracle to me.
I know I have heard that not every woman is meant to be a mother and I believe that is true, but I just never really thought that being a mother would feel like such a calling in my life until it happened. I've always wanted to have kids, but that is just what you are supposed to do, right? Procreate and pass along your genes. So whether you are a mother or not, whether you have a desire to be one in the future or none, take the time to thank your mother. You were once a dependent, drooling, poopy pants four-month-old who needed cared for and someone must have done so because you are here and reading this. Whether it was your biological mother, adopted mother, grandmother, aunt, or a father who had to play two roles, give them a call, give them a hug, and say thank you. Mothers have a tough and very important job and they won't be around forever.
Thank you to my mommy, and to Jeff's, for bringing up a couple of awesome kids. They sure did make you an adorable grandson! ;)
As a young girl I remember watching all the Disney movies and dreaming of falling in love and being someone's princess. Yes, I did meet and fall in love with the perfect man for me, but it's never exactly white horses and fairy godmothers. For me, so far my happily ever after has been the journey. I didn't think I could love Jeff anymore and then he held our son for the first time... And becoming a mother was like falling in love all over again. Disney just never portrayed that miracle to me.
I know I have heard that not every woman is meant to be a mother and I believe that is true, but I just never really thought that being a mother would feel like such a calling in my life until it happened. I've always wanted to have kids, but that is just what you are supposed to do, right? Procreate and pass along your genes. So whether you are a mother or not, whether you have a desire to be one in the future or none, take the time to thank your mother. You were once a dependent, drooling, poopy pants four-month-old who needed cared for and someone must have done so because you are here and reading this. Whether it was your biological mother, adopted mother, grandmother, aunt, or a father who had to play two roles, give them a call, give them a hug, and say thank you. Mothers have a tough and very important job and they won't be around forever.
Thank you to my mommy, and to Jeff's, for bringing up a couple of awesome kids. They sure did make you an adorable grandson! ;)
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| Love having this little guy look at me like I am his whole world. That won't last forever so I plan on eating it up now. :) |
