Today I am challenging myself to see into the future and predict what my four year old son will treasure the most about me when he reaches his teens. I understand that every decision I make during his early years will affect how he thinks, acts and believes in the future. I ask myself, in 15 years how will my little one describe me to his friends as he enters college? Here is how I predict (and hope) he will describe me to those who will be far “cooler” than his mom.
- Generous and loving
She gives more than she receives and she loves everybody. She taught me to love myself first so that I will be able to love others. - Positive
She always finds good in any situation. She routinely says, “Everything happens for a reason; God will never give you more than you can handle.” - Honest
She tells the truth and if she happens to make a mistake, she admits to being wrong. She taught me to trust. - Self-reflective
She is always working on improving herself and her work. She is a life-long learner and her own number one fan! - Spiritual
She believes that everyone creates their own destiny. What you think about the most or focus on the most is what will appear as your life. She nurtures her spirit daily. - Confident
She lives as she wants to live without a care of what others think of her. She holds her head high and shares this confidence with anyone who needs a boost in self-esteem. - Forgiving
She accepts “I’m sorry.” In fact, she treasures mistakes as she always equates each one to a “lesson of a lifetime.” - Appreciative
She taught me to express my appreciation for even the smallest things in life, like grass, trees and then sun; to always be grateful and happy. - Visionary
She sees a problem and works tirelessly to find a solution to solve it; her dreams come alive. - A good listener
Her ears are always open, even when mine are closed. She wants to hear what I have to say and she values every spoken word; even when my words are less than good.
What would I want my child to say about me…?“She taught me that I am special and worthy of all that our universe has to give. She taught me how to love others and give to those in need. She taught me to imagine and dream big. Most of all, she taught me to forgive!”
