My baby boy turns 2 today! Time is passing by too quickly. As I reflect on his birth and the changes he has brought into my life, I can't help to wonder what my little boy will aspire to be as an adult. He's an interesting combination of 2 very different people. Me, a middle child, rebellious, independent, detrimentally autonomous, somewhat impulsive and a survivor. Dave, a first born, only child, also independent, very analytical, somewhat stubborn and rigid at times, and also a survivor.
What do I mean by a survivor? A survivor is someone who willingly or unwillingly has gone through much change, pain or trauma, and difficulty in life, and manages to find his/her way out and up; someone who isn't afraid of challenges and who faces life face forward. A survivor is also someone who can stand to lose everything, start from scratch, and find the resources he/she needs to be successful. Dave and I are a strange combination, at times opposites, but fundamentally similar. As parents, we have tremendous influence on our children, directly and indirectly. So that brings me back to the theme of my note today.
Isaac possesses somewhat of a split personality. On the one hand he is willful, stubborn, independent, and very autonomous. On the other he is a sensitive, loving, and overly cautious child. He is a risk taker yet he understands danger. He loves structure, yet hates confinement. He is independent, yet he always makes sure we are around to watch his step. He has such a tender spot for animals that secretly I hope he becomes a wildlife Biologist. At times I just sit back and observe him and I am overwhelmed by his ability to translate the information around him into a language that makes sense to him. I am in awe by this creation. I can't take any of the credit, I just feel blessed to be a witness to this life being formed and I will do everything in my power to help my son succeed.
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