Happy Birthday My Love
Today my beautiful son turns 7 years old. SEVEN!
It is hard to believe in all honesty. The last seven years have had many ups and downs, and motherhood is tremendously challenging. But I can honestly say that I can not imagine my life with out him. Everyday. There is not a day gone by that was not made sweeter by his mere existence.
It's funny, I sometimes wish I had a day to myself, with no mothering responsibilities. But when I get one, I don't know what to do with myself. No matter what I do, it feels, well ... empty. Like something is missing.
I made a decision, almost eight years ago, to dedicate my life to my unborn child. I knew what that meant. I never knew, however, that I would quickly reach a point where I had no idea how to function with out him.
Even stranger still, I thought that the midnight feedings, the sleepless nights, diapers, and temper tantrums would be the most difficult. I was wrong.
My son now faces social issues that I am not prepared for. Bullies, girls, clicks, sports, academics, etc. It is sooooo hard to watch as he learns how to juggle it all. It is unfairly difficult to allow him to feel his own way through friendships, learning, and losing.
As I watched my son play baseball, my stomach would turn to knots, because I so desperately wanted him to be proud of himself. When, at the awards ceremony, the coach called Corey "The Heart of the Team", I hid behind the video camera and cried. He worked very hard all season. And although he was the weakest link on the team, he never gave up, not once. Even when teased and embarrassed, my son went out there and gave it his all.
Corey has had to adjust to a new environment, new schools, new people, a new life. But through it all, good and bad, there's that little boy with a big smile or a stern look of concentration. Ready for what ever the day brings.
Everyday my son amazes, amuses, or refreshes me. He is witty, kind, peaceful, and very loving. He shares his whole heart with everyone he knows. He never turns his back on a friend, even those who have wronged him. He cares about people, animals, and feels passionately about justice and equality. He is the best person I know, and everyday I learn from him. Everyday.
The last seven years have passed so quickly, and we have both grown so much. I only hope I can keep up.
Happy Birthday to a very wonderful boy, a kind soul, a gentle heart, a quick whit, and joyful spirit.
Happy Birthday to my son, Corey.
It is hard to believe in all honesty. The last seven years have had many ups and downs, and motherhood is tremendously challenging. But I can honestly say that I can not imagine my life with out him. Everyday. There is not a day gone by that was not made sweeter by his mere existence.
It's funny, I sometimes wish I had a day to myself, with no mothering responsibilities. But when I get one, I don't know what to do with myself. No matter what I do, it feels, well ... empty. Like something is missing.
I made a decision, almost eight years ago, to dedicate my life to my unborn child. I knew what that meant. I never knew, however, that I would quickly reach a point where I had no idea how to function with out him.
Even stranger still, I thought that the midnight feedings, the sleepless nights, diapers, and temper tantrums would be the most difficult. I was wrong.
My son now faces social issues that I am not prepared for. Bullies, girls, clicks, sports, academics, etc. It is sooooo hard to watch as he learns how to juggle it all. It is unfairly difficult to allow him to feel his own way through friendships, learning, and losing.
As I watched my son play baseball, my stomach would turn to knots, because I so desperately wanted him to be proud of himself. When, at the awards ceremony, the coach called Corey "The Heart of the Team", I hid behind the video camera and cried. He worked very hard all season. And although he was the weakest link on the team, he never gave up, not once. Even when teased and embarrassed, my son went out there and gave it his all.
Corey has had to adjust to a new environment, new schools, new people, a new life. But through it all, good and bad, there's that little boy with a big smile or a stern look of concentration. Ready for what ever the day brings.
Everyday my son amazes, amuses, or refreshes me. He is witty, kind, peaceful, and very loving. He shares his whole heart with everyone he knows. He never turns his back on a friend, even those who have wronged him. He cares about people, animals, and feels passionately about justice and equality. He is the best person I know, and everyday I learn from him. Everyday.
The last seven years have passed so quickly, and we have both grown so much. I only hope I can keep up.
Happy Birthday to a very wonderful boy, a kind soul, a gentle heart, a quick whit, and joyful spirit.
Happy Birthday to my son, Corey.
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