My Hero

I always knew I would make a good mother. I've been practicing since I was three. Its all I've ever wanted out of life. I knew how to care for children, teach them, discipline, and love them. I knew how to create an environment that would encourage my children to be independent, thoughtful, imaginative, and helpful. I gave birth without medication because I trusted my body, and I trust my instinct always. Sure, I've read the books, and learned that I should not have read the books. I knew it wouldn't always be easy, and that I would come upon times where I wouldn't always have the answer. I knew I would feel rewarded every day by the smile on my child's face and the trust in their hearts. That is really all I need. There is, however, one thing I never expected out of motherhood. I never thought that I would be on the receiving end of being taught how to live. Once becoming a mother, I had not just the inclination, but the desire and need to become a better person. I've found myself working on my patience, my understanding, and my acceptance. I have found more compassion in myself than ever before, as I refuse to take for granted what I have. I grieve for those that have so little. I know Gavyn will grow to be a wonderful, talented, loving, and generous man. I hope that by giving him a good example to live by, he will display confidence in these qualities and never doubt the person that he is, although he will find challenges all throughout his life. I am already so very very proud of him.

Just because I can't get enough of him...here are more pictures of my amazing little man. 

He likes to help Mama clean

Here he is in his "car"

My little ragamuffin

Here he is displaying some of that imagination I talked about

He loves getting laughs, by any means

Playing with Bella (who recently became a big sister!)

"G" is for Gavyn!