They say we as parents will mold the way our children think and the way they will see the world.
I am however, amazed at the way our children can mold US everyday:
The way you read a book, or watch a movie with children in it; how you automatically related it to, or place your child(ren) in that situation and feel the joy, or pain associated with the experience they are faced with.
The way you take an extra look (both ways) before going thru an intersection when they are with you.
The way you simply don't care about things, that used to seem SO important, so vital, seem so trivial and even pointless to you now. As all you want to do is share YOU with this little one(s).
What was deemed as fun before, is now an after thought; to the fun (with them) you want to have now!
The way you approach your relationship with God. It seems so much weightier and fulfilling, knowing that you don't just directly affect one soul but two (or more), by the simple choices you make everyday, to either follow Christ, or reject His Precious Word!
The way you value those morning's the whole family (wife and kid(s)) all stay cuddled in bed together, long after responsibility would deem necessary!
The way you take a few extra peeks in the rear view mirror to watch as their countenace changes, as they view the world thru their window
The way you drink in every "I wuv you dada!"
..."what's da?"
..."is dat mamma's (dada's)?"
..."hold you dada (mama)?"
The tremendous, overflowing joy, love and contentment that captures you every time you see them sleeping.
The way they laugh...tiny bursts of joy and love from a heart of complete innocence at every joke we make as if that moment was all that matters.
The way they trust and believe every word mommy and daddy say with a wholeness that will literally mold the way they see the world.
The way they can change your mood with a smile and a kiss.
They say we mold our children! In so many ways, I've learned it's the other way around...they are molding us.
....To my Emma Rose
