Avery turned 5 today. I never knew 5 years ago that God would teach me so much in such a short period of time. There is nothing like your first child to wake you up from a state of selfish bliss.
You learn very quickly that colic isn't some made up word for fussy babies, no some babies really do cry for 6 hours straight, every day. You may learn that the perfect delivery you had planned for 9 months ends in an emergency c-section, but a healthy baby. If you chose to breastfed you learn a whole new level of self sacrifice, and you are suddenly aware of the secret that no one seems to share - breastfeeding does not come naturally, it is hard, and it hurts... for weeks!
But the joys that come with being a mom, that is unsurpassed. I smile as I think of his mischievous little ways vs. his brilliance in figuring out a concept; his tenderhearted kindness vs. his rough and tough edge; his hyper spinning self vs. the loving little boy who still wants to cuddle with his mama.
We are blessed. I am by no doubt, a better mom because Avery is in my life. And for that I am grateful.
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