I am the one who spends the most time with her throughout the day. As she lives her life blissfully unaware, I plant seeds into her. I watch her mimic me in every way as she lives and grows. As a result, there will always be a trace of me in my daughter’s nature. I’m grateful that God can protect Josephine’s heart from my (unintentional) mistakes.
Seeing life through her eyes relates to being born again. Suddenly, there’s a whole different perspective on life. It causes me to slow down and to really focus on the minor details. Down to the intricate details that sum up every living creature. Her eagerness to learn a new word, new sound, and new taste is truly inspiring to me. She’s always willing to try new things because she trusts me. She is wise but naive. She is pure but risks voluntarily. Even though I’m the one behind those tears, she still chooses to run at me for a tight hug.
Having a kid makes me a better person. If I become better, she becomes the best. I can no longer hang out in my bed early in the morning. I have an overnight diaper that needs me to report for duty. Only then, I can grab my munchkin and have her join me in cuddling. I am no longer selfish when it comes to my food. My husband didn’t expect me to share food with him at all. In fact, I still offered but secretly wished he rejected my offer. These days, my food gets taken away from me before it even reaches my mouth. And guess what? I’m completely okay with that! As long as the food reaches her mouth without being accidently dropped on the floor.
I am usually super strict with keeping things where they belong. Of course, there are times that I forget because my mind is going about 1k miles per hour. As a result, accidents occur because of my lack of mindfulness. Items that were normal for everyday use transform into dangerous weapons for a 1.5 year old. The speed of my little girl is compared to a lighting bolt. She makes me practice on my reflexes everyday. It does come in handy, I tell you that.
Josephine reminds me that the only reason why I’m cranky is because I’m bored! According to her, life is pretty sweet when you’re involved. Even if it means following the orders of picking up trash that doesn’t belong there. Serving and helping satisfies the heart. Giving is a big one too! That’s something we all forget to do when the focal point is comfort.
I love how my kid is making me a better version of myself. I will always cherish the motherhood experience because it is a blessing for me. It is also a blessing to the people around me. I am now an utter pleasure to be around with! Lol
A beautiful young lady is in the making. One day, she will spread her wings and fly solo. She will be a breath of fresh air to everyone that runs into her. I am certain that God sent Josephine into this world to make a visible difference. Little does she know, I feel her impact each and every day.
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