Today I was boasting about my child's newest achievements and remarked, "Being a mom is the best reward ever! I don't know why everyone isn't a mom!" And that stopped me to think- why doesn't everyone want to be a parent? Well, I don't know why, but that isn't the reason I am writing today. I'm writing today to write about all the wonderful things that parenthood brings.
I fall in love with my little guy daily. Daily. And I can't imagine that there is one mother that doesn't unless she seriously does not take 5 minutes out of her day to just watch her child and stare at him. How can you not be in love with someone who is so excited about every new thing that he is introduced to?
For example, my little guy has just learned how to scoot (almost 9 months old) and it is the cutest thing you could ever see! He pushes with his toes and pulls with his hands, and gets where he wants to! Probably not as easy as crawling but he refuses to stay on his hands and knees for more than a minute. He may never crawl, we will see, but for now, the scooting is adorable. He sees something he wants (which is half the time off limits) and scoots toward it. I can't help but smile and get tears in my eyes, because I remember the day when he figured out how to use his arms and legs. I remember when he started to get curious about his surroundings. I remember when he rolled over and when he sat up by himself. Each time he did something new like that I was overcome with joy and pride. My child achieves his goals!
Karson also is a socialite. Absolute charmer, really. When he was just starting to take notice of people, we were at one of his doctor appointments, and his doctor remarked, "There is nothing wrong with his social skills! He is flirting with me right now!" And there he was, smirking with his big blue eyes twinkling. If he looks at someone, they are obligated by the 'cute kid law' to smile and try to make him laugh. It's just impossible not to love on this kid- even for the people who know nothing about him. I've gotten to know more people because they can't help but come up and get to know him. :-)
I'm even proud of the things I know will drive me crazy someday. Such as the fact that I know he is a mischievous little stinker- I can see him try to figure out what will get my attention (which is normally something he isn't allowed to do). And the way I got him to scoot for the first few times was by putting something he REALLY wanted that he couldn't have just out of reach. Watch that kid scoot the marathon if there is a cell phone, cords, or plastic anywhere near him!
So, every day is a challenge with a child, because we all have to face the fact that we can't be as selfish anymore- can't just run out and get groceries or go shopping, can't blow all our money on things that we don't need - but every day a parent should be able to find at least one reason they are happy to have their child in their life. The extra colors that now decorate your family room because of the activity mat and exersaucer. The people you have met or gotten close to because you both had children around the same age. The art that decorates all your rooms because your child loves you and shows you by his artsy talents. The music of your child's laughter. The smile that only YOU can get out of your child.
There's always something. And today I was reminded that every day is a day to celebrate being a mom.
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