My Buddy.
There was a sister in our ward, Sunday, who shared her testimony about the power of Motherhood. She said before she went in to deliver her baby, her husband gave her a blessing and blessed her that she may find a new kind of love with the birth of their child. That is how I felt when Hunter was born. I had a feeling I had never experienced before and a feeling that came so naturally and freely. I loved that new loving feeling!
Why am I grateful for Hunter? This might sound a little weird, but I love just looking at him. I am grateful for the peaceful feeling it gives me. I am reminded often that he is no longer my dark haired, chubby legged baby. That makes me a little sad, because it really doesn't seem that long ago that I was rocking him in my arms. But, I am grateful he is learning and growing and that I don't have to feed him and change his diapers anymore:) I am grateful that he doesn't step out of his room in the mornings until he is fully dressed in his batman shirt and shorts (even in 40 degree weather). I am grateful that he takes time to study things and learn about the world around him.
I am grateful when I get frustrated, he ask me what's wrong and tries to be a little nicer to his sister. It amazes me everyday, that he is my child. He adds so much warmth and light to our home. I am grateful he tries to be kind to others. I am grateful he gives kisses to Grey and shares his toys with Jaina, even though they aren't his cooler toys. I am grateful for the special relationship he has with Jon; a bond that only a father and son can have.
(Don't worry, that's just my lipstick smeared across his face)
At times I get frustrated with the little fellow, though. He doesn't give up on a fight very easily, a trait that I unfortunetly passed to him. But he is quick to forgive. He is almost always happy, and teaches me that it doesn't take much to be happy. I am grateful he has a sense of humor. I am grateful for his silly faces and that I can search into his beautiful dark eyes and see that he is a good person. I am grateful he is mine!
2 comments:
I am so grateful for little Hunter too. He is such a great buddy for my boys! Seeing those pictures totally took me back. How did he grow up so fast in this past almost five years?!
I agree with JaNae, seeing those baby pictures makes me realize how fast Hunter has grown! He has always been such a handsome boy (no surprise there though). And he is so well mannered. You guys are doing awesome. :)
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