Weekly Gratitude – My Older Son

Journaling Reads:
Before David was born, I spent a lot of time worrying about happiness. I’ve never been the happiest person and I wanted to make sure this wasn’t going to affect my son. I didn’t want him to think that he has any reason to think he caused it. So I wrote signs in my house, read books, and did everything I could to work on being a happier person.

It turns out I had nothing to worry about.

The moment he was born, literally, there was a shift in me. I became a happier person in my core. Not happier. Happy. He turned me from a sad person to a happy person just by being born, could there be a more magnificent present?

As if that weren’t enough, David happens to be the best kid I could have wished for. He’s kind, loving, generous, self-sufficient, and gentle. He’s funny. He has the best imagination and he kisses his brother multiple times a day. He helps me with everything from cleaning up to changing his brother. I would like to take credit for the amazing person he is, but I know it’s just who he is and I thank my lucky stars every day.

5 comments to Weekly Gratitude – My Older Son

  • He’s is who he is BECAUSE of you! How sweet!

  • karin c

    Oooooooo, yes, I wholeheartedly agree – he is who he is because of who you are; trials, tribulations, sadness and joy – they all have a place in our lives. Little ones are wet cement and we are given such an opportunity to shape them – give yourself the credit you deserve. Truly…

  • How soul moving it is! I was almost crying when reading your post! Having briefly looked through your site I’d like to thank you for sharing your wonderful works (pictures and scrap pages) with us! This is not just the inspiration one gets from you, it’s much more – positive and optimistik mood and a huge desire to enjoy every single day of this life! thank you once again!!!!

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