As I am teaching my son lessons on sharing, being gentle, his colors, etc., it amazes me to realize how many lessons I learn from him; what I refer to as "baby lessons". Colin is always teaching me things about my self, who I want to be and what I need to work on. I guess all kids probably do that. From the baby who comes a week early teaching the parents to always be prepared and to expect the unexpected - to the baby that is overdue teaching, maybe the impatient parents, that patience really is a virtue and that even in the womb they are already their own version of themselves and will do things their way. No matter what us parents would like for them to be.
Today Colin was trying to show me something but I was too focused on other things and did not pay attention. Then I noticed him experimenting with his new found talent (jumping) and how much fun he was having without me paying attention. Made me sad. Just made me realize that there will be a day when he will not want me to be a part of all his new experiences and I just need to slow down at times and just watch. Especially with the traveling...don't want to miss out on the time that I am home...
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