This post is going to be really short but very powerful. Your mission, if you choose to accept it, is to get a piece of paper and a pen (a journal, a notebook, a pad, a napkin... it doesn't matter what!) and write a list of what is beautiful, inspiring, loving, funny and unique about your child. I know that I often get caught up on the daily challenges and forget what an amazing human being my daughter truly is. I sometimes forget what a privilege it is for both of us to grow up together!
In the interest of authenticity and transparency, I will go first.
So here is my list (so far)
- She has the deepest, shoe-button brown eyes you've ever seen!
- She cares for everything and everyone in a way that makes me feel so proud
- She is genuinely curious
- She could tell jokes as soon as she could talk
- She knows the strength of a girl
- She thinks having brown skin is totally cool
- She has hair that turns a beautiful auburn in the Summer sun
- She has an artistic sense I totally envy
- She's everything I wasn't allowed to be
Now, you try. You'll be surprised by the tears that start forming in your eyes as you re-discover the majesty of this life you brought forth and nourish everyday. Because you get it. You are a mom!
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