Little Guy celebrated his fifth birthday a couple of days ago. I sort of took a step back to observe and reflect, on how much he has grown. Five years – it feels like such a long time ago but also like not so long ago that he was just this tiny, gurgling, baby. But yes, oh how he has grown, and how warm and happy I’m feeling inside (it’s an indescribable, fuzzy feeling), that yes, we did it, we made it through, all three of us – five years of grappling, worries, sweat, tears, and the trillion other things that parenthood, babyhood, whateverhood – brought upon us.
I just feel so glad and proud that we have come so far. What’s next for us? What do mothers wish for in their children?
Looking at Little Guy, I wish all these for him – that he’ll
- be forever happy;
- be healthy;
- be safe;
- grow into a sensible, independent, responsible and honest young man;
- always be surrounded by good friends;
- keep the faith;
- always have peace and love in his heart.
Of course there’re many other things that I would wish for him. But these are the ones that I feel are most important. These are the ones that will form the ‘foundation’ of how his life will turn out.
Happy 5th Birthday, Little Guy, we’re just so glad to have you in our lives!
