On Being a Parent
There's something about the human condition that comes alive when we are made responsible for something. The same phenomenon happens when we are in a life or death situation. A book I read recently said that women desire an irreplaceable role in a grand adventure. I think that's why so many women love motherhood. Some women find adventure in many other ways. They forgo family life for a life on the road or doing something wildly independent and radical; While other women love the adventure of caring for another human who is fully dependent on you. No one should feel like less of a woman if they prefer their career, having pets or going on wild adventures to babies and motherhood. In the same way, I don't want to be seen as silly, simple, or plain because I really enjoy being a mom.
Motherhood is most definitely a grand adventure. Baby Bread has given my life a new purpose. This child needs a good family. We need to be the best parents we can be. There's not a lot I can say about Baby Bread or his situation. We don't know how long we'll have him but I know that he's thriving and happy in our home and I can't help but be proud and feel somewhat responsible for his progress. He is our son and he always will be, no matter what the government decides.
Motherhood suites you!! And that baby boy belongs with you!!
ReplyDeleteRuthy Ann is right motherhood suites you and so does baby bread. My goodness what a match prayed this morning for the Lord to allow him to stay with you always! Blessings and peace!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE being a mom, and it's true, sometimes I worry that other people judge me for that being the only thing I really care about. In my other life, I was a CPA, and all I wanted to be was partner of the firm where I worked by the time I was 30. But then when I was 26 I had Grace and my whole life changed instantly. I went back to work when she was 3 months old. For ONE DAY. And said, forget it, this is not what I want to "be" anymore. I want to be a mom, and that's it. So I quit my job. Motherhood is really not something that can be "explained" to anyone who is not a mother, and it's not something that you can really prepare for either. But the second you become a mother you totally "get it". You are meant to be BB's mother, and it makes my heart happy to see your family grow. xxoo
ReplyDeleteI love your story, Rachel! That is amazing. Thank you for your sweet words of encouragement! We love you and your family so much!
DeleteI think having a child would make me want to be a better person...for them. I already feel that way with my dogs. Like I know if the world were to end right now in normal circumstances I would check out...but for my dogs I have to live.
ReplyDelete*P.S. could you imagine what I would for a real child??
ReplyDeletehaha! awesome!
DeleteI adore the picture of you kissing his face, linz! And, I like this post, as well. I just wrote a bio and part of it held some similar thoughts. I was thinking about posting it on my blog but am feeling a little intimidated after reading your post. You're a good writer. Let's hang out.
ReplyDeleteI've spent a lot of time on this post! I started writing it about a month ago and then go the urge to edit and post it. Yes, let's hang out!
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