The Person Who Has Taught Me Most - My 3 and a Half Year Old Son
Before I became a mommy I was (and I'm ashamed to admit to this) a bit spoiled, a bit selfish, maybe a bit arrogant and generally not the nicest person in the world.
I know now that I didn't really know myself, I didn't know the person sitting here typing this, even existed.
Yes, my boys changed this, more specifically my eldest son.
We found out I was pregnant when we were married about 7 months.
We were so exited, and couldn't wait for his arrival.
The day came a bit sooner than expected, he was born 4 weeks prematurely, and that day was the best and worst day of my life.
My son was born with severe health challenges (that we didn't know about during my pregnancy) - see my post on CFC Syndrome in my blog.
He spent the first 3 weeks of his life in NICU, and I got the wake-up call of my life! Here was this little person that God created especially for us.
He trusted us to take care of him.
I didn't once think why me, why us? The only question I still struggle with, is why does he have to go through all of this? All of the hospital admissions, the needles, the therapy, the potential complications (because of the diabetes).
I try not to think about this question to much, I know someday I will get the answer.
The person that has taught me the most in life is 3 and a half years old, sounds weird right? · The biggest lesson I have learned from him is perseverance.
When I look at him now I am still amazed at what he has accomplished.
He is starting to walk now and I am so proud of him! His physiotherapist admitted the other day that she thought he would never walk.
· Another lesson is trust - such unconditional trust that it scares me sometimes.
When I look in his eyes and I see his unwavering believe in me, I know I will do whatever it takes to keep that trust he has placed in me.
· He has also taught me to fight for what is precious to me.
I will fight anything and anyone that threatens him or my family.
I am now and will forever be his protector.
· I have learned to be humble, I listen to advice a lot more openly, but also selectively.
· I have also learned not to sweat the little things.
So what if I'm not having the best hair day ever - I am healthy and I have two precious boys to be grateful for! · There are still so many other things, love, thankfulness, prayer, faith, patience.
I can honestly say that I would not change anything about my life, because with the three men in my life it is perfect!
I know now that I didn't really know myself, I didn't know the person sitting here typing this, even existed.
Yes, my boys changed this, more specifically my eldest son.
We found out I was pregnant when we were married about 7 months.
We were so exited, and couldn't wait for his arrival.
The day came a bit sooner than expected, he was born 4 weeks prematurely, and that day was the best and worst day of my life.
My son was born with severe health challenges (that we didn't know about during my pregnancy) - see my post on CFC Syndrome in my blog.
He spent the first 3 weeks of his life in NICU, and I got the wake-up call of my life! Here was this little person that God created especially for us.
He trusted us to take care of him.
I didn't once think why me, why us? The only question I still struggle with, is why does he have to go through all of this? All of the hospital admissions, the needles, the therapy, the potential complications (because of the diabetes).
I try not to think about this question to much, I know someday I will get the answer.
The person that has taught me the most in life is 3 and a half years old, sounds weird right? · The biggest lesson I have learned from him is perseverance.
When I look at him now I am still amazed at what he has accomplished.
He is starting to walk now and I am so proud of him! His physiotherapist admitted the other day that she thought he would never walk.
· Another lesson is trust - such unconditional trust that it scares me sometimes.
When I look in his eyes and I see his unwavering believe in me, I know I will do whatever it takes to keep that trust he has placed in me.
· He has also taught me to fight for what is precious to me.
I will fight anything and anyone that threatens him or my family.
I am now and will forever be his protector.
· I have learned to be humble, I listen to advice a lot more openly, but also selectively.
· I have also learned not to sweat the little things.
So what if I'm not having the best hair day ever - I am healthy and I have two precious boys to be grateful for! · There are still so many other things, love, thankfulness, prayer, faith, patience.
I can honestly say that I would not change anything about my life, because with the three men in my life it is perfect!
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