que sera sera

I am a mom.  I am a wife.  I get to stay home with my sweet little man.  I have the awesome job of taking care of our home, my husband, and our son.  No, I don't get "paid" for it like most peopl get paid at their jobs, but I am wealthy!  I couldn't ask for a better "career."  My husband works hard to give me the opprotunity to raise our son, I am so thankful.   I get to watch him grow and learn new things every day.  I am able to be there when he gets hurt, when he has victories, when he is sick, when he is sleeping, I get to make every meal for him...and the list goes on.  I cannot imagine having to send him to another person to take care of his needs.  My husband knew I wanted to be a stay at home mom, and he is making it happen.   I think there are a lot of people who don't have a lot of respect for moms like me, who find little value in a young woman who hasn't started her "career"...but to me, there is no greater calling. ...

Being a good parent is not for the faint of heart.  How do I communicate my wishes to my 16 month old strong willed son?  How do I gently discipline him?  Do I discipline him, or is he too little to even understand.  How can I show him that just because I walk around the corner without him doesn't mean I have vanished into thin air leaving him all alone?  Why can't I just sit around and play with him all day long without any distractions?  Well, I could...but there is always cleaning, cooking, laundry, mowing, grocery shopping, and so many other responsibilities to be done.  I know he is only little for this short time, so how do I find balance in spending all my time focused on his needs while taking care of everything else?  I want him to trust me.  I want him to be safe and happy and healthy.  I know he is learning and growing so quickly right now, and I want to make the right choices in how I respond to his emotions & actions. ...