Content

One thing I love about kids is that they all think they are awesome- at least when they are little.  I love how Sam will play pretend and make up things with ease.  I love how he thinks he is smart, knows lots of things, and doesn't worry about what other people think.  Wouldn't it be nice if adults were like that?

Growing up, I have always struggled with knowing myself, knowing what I was good at, and feeling like I had something that made me special.  I used to long to be like other people- have hair like that girl, be funny like that girl, etc.  But spending so much time wanting to be like others, left me not knowing anything about myself and what made me special.  Sure, I tried sports, activities, but I was just always "ok" at some of them.  Now that I am raising children, I want them to be content with themselves.  I want them to realize how precious they are, and that they have so many things to offer.

It's ok not to be the center of attention, to not be the most popular, to not be the person who joins everything and is liked by all......God made people different and that is what is great about each and every person...some just have a hard time seeing that in other (and often in themselves).

I realized that I am not a leader, I like to take direction, I like to be a silent helper and that doesn't make me any less important than the person on stage.  I realized that I may seem outgoing, but it makes me tired and that I am more introverted and alone time is refreshing to me and that its not (too) weird that staying in all day and organizing my pantry can make me happy and give me energy! haha

I pray for my boys to have favor with people, to serve where their hearts tell them to, and to be comfortable with the gifts that they have and not long to be like others.  Sure, they may see something in another person and its ok to appreciate it, but they have talents that are wonderful too.  :)