Unique Joys of Parenthood: A Personal Account & Gratitude Post

I haven’t been writing regularly for the past few weeks. The reason is because I have been busy with the DIYs and random decluttering since we celebrated my son’s birthday and one of my personal gifts to him other than toys, is a nice & organized room for play & study. Hence, I had to push my writing a little bit back.

Children, however small they might still be, are capable of doing stuff that makes us, parents, feel a whole rainbow of emotions – sadness (they break iPhones), horror (do unsafe acts), disgust (lick toys), but the ultimate one is happiness. Being a parent is a practice of expecting the unexpected, but being blessed with unique joys in the world.

I am writing this post thinking about our little boy who just tuned five, and the things he do that makes me feel blessed to be a parent.

The Things My Son Does That The World A Better Place

Dear Little Boy,

In the future, when you read this, I want you to know that you make your parents happy. I’m just listing five of the things that you do, because you’re five now, and I won’t be able to finish a post if I list them all. But please know, that you definitely make us happy in more ways than five! We love you very much. Happy birthday!

–Mommy

1. Making a smug face of accomplishment. I love the way my son does that smug face when he finally figures out how to do stuff. It reminds me that learning something new is a joy in itself.
2. Giving endless hugs and kisses. I love that my son is very generous with love and affection.
3. Acting like his mom is the best cook in the world. My son mostly eats whatever I cook. And, I think everyone who cooks for his or her family will appreciate that gesture.
4. Making his Daddy feel that he is the best playmate in the world. My son cheers and jumps with pure happiness when his dad comes home from work. It’s hard not to smile and feel happy watching him do that.
5. His smile and laughter are capable of erasing all the bad stuff in the world. I think this holds true for every parent in the world. Because for all the problems and struggles we’re facing, seeing our children happy makes it all worth it.

Thankful to be a Mom!

Honestly speaking, my ultimate fear in life was to become a bad parent. My parents set the bar high, and I felt that if I’m not like them, then I am a failure. But five years down the line, I feel much better and happier. This is not because I’m sure I am now a good parent, but because I’ve realized that it’s not for me to judge (or worry about). Instead of worrying, I am now focusing my strength and focus to providing his needs, guiding him to do what’s right and always being there.

As I scroll through my Facebook profile, and I see my son’s face (he is the subject of most of my posts by the way), I am overwhelmed by joy that I was given the chance to be a mom and to have a family I am always excited to go home to.