One Secret to Success as a Working Mom: Remember Kids Will Be Kids

At Atria's I have SO many incomplete blog posts that it's laughable. They're incomplete because I'll start writing them and then life happens. They're incomplete because in between my inspiration for the post and editing it, I realized that I had a sponsored post to complete. They're incomplete because some national event took precedence. They're incomplete because I realized that we needed milk, eggs, or some other essential and I just forgot about it. There are so many explanations about why they're incomplete that I could devote an entire series of posts to that. Instead, I'd like to share a post from several years ago about how my kids messed up my grandmother's birthday dinner...

My Son's Third Birthday

Birthday Boy

“May the joy that you have spread in the past come back to you on this day. Wishing you a very happy birthday!” Anonymous

On this day three years ago, I gave birth to a little boy who is already making the world a better place with snuggles and smiles. He has a bright light what shines from his eyes and radiates in through his smile. Indeed, he draws in everyone who is in his presence and just like me they long to be close to him.


I am not being hyperbolic. When he began daycare, I was surprised at how many teachers from other rooms knew his name. I later learned that they would come down to hold him when they needed a "pick-me-up" because holding him made them feel better. (It was before COVID19 erupted. So, it was OK.)

An outtake from the holiday photo shoot
 
When I heard that, I knew that he was truly special. Although I'd feel like that anyway because I'm his mom, the comments of those teachers let me know that it was bigger than me. He is here for a purpose and it is my job to help him find it.

A day at daycare

As his mom though, he gives me so much joy. He can brighten my entire world with his smile. During the pandemic I have had the opportunity to spend more time with him. He is so much fun. He enjoys Paw Patrol, all things Nick Jr., and he enjoys spending time with his siblings.  He also gives the very best hugs!

Having him exist makes my own existence more worthwhile. And, my purpose is to provide him with everything he needs to succeed. I feel so honored to have been chosen to be his mom.  And I cherish every day that I have been given to share with him. So, from the bottom of my heart, I wish him the happiest year of all!


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