I Am Thankful For. . .

I am thankful for my sweet little boy and the opportunity I have to be a mother. Growing up I always thought I was destined to be a mother. I felt like I was highly qualified and would usually know what to do in every situation. Well, I was wrong. The minute Porter came into my life I felt extremely inadequate and forgot everything I ever knew about taking care of children. (Tommy had to change his diapers in the hospital because it was overwhelming to me, pathetic I know). Over this past year, I have learned a lot about myself through taking care of my little boy. Patience has never been one of my strong suits, but being the mom to a busy little boy has required me to practice patience I never knew I had. I am grateful that I have the opportunity to put someone else before myself. I am grateful to have a constant companion and built in friend (especially when Tom is gone all the time). I am grateful for his smiling face and hammy personality and the fact that he thinks I am the funniest person alive. I love his sweet little kisses and the way he says goodbye. I am grateful for the show "My Friends Tigger and Pooh" and the twenty minutes of peace it gives me every day. I am thankful that he still takes two or three naps a day. I feel so privileged to be a mother and am grateful for every experience that comes with it. I love my sweet little boy.