Tonight, I put Talent to bed. We read books, said Goodnight Moon, and said our prayers. I kissed him and told him I loved him, then left the room. I could hear him as I sat in the living room and read. He was playing with some of his stuffed animals and talking. Finally about an hour after I had put him to bed, I heard his bedroom door open. I heard his little voice calling out "Mommy". When I went in there to see what was wrong, he said, "Mommy rock!" How could I turn that down? I picked him up and took him to the living room and rocked him.
As I sat in the chair rocking this precious little boy, all I could think about was how blessed I am. I never thought I would enjoy being a mom as much as I do. Being able to teach Talent things and watch him grow and learn has been one of the most rewarding things I've ever done. Someone asked me last week if parents post pictures and things of their children on social media out of obligation. My response to that was, no, I post pictures and things because I truly enjoy my child. I truly enjoy parenthood. I'm sure there are some that post to make themselves feel better, but I am not one of them. I love my boy. I love being a parent. Aside from being Seth's wife, I think this is one thing I was born to do.
I am glad my baby let me hold him and enjoy the little moments of rocking him tonight. Just having that time to hold him was sweet. It doesn't happen often. I cherish those little moments. He's a handful. But, I'm thankful that he's my handful. I love him so very much.
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