Lifes moments...

      I remember as a little girl when I couldn't get something right the first time I would get so irritated and continue to try until I got it. If it was riding a bike without training wheels, beating my brother on a game of one on one in basketball, or baking cookies with out burning them. I always felt defeated, having those "I quit" moments but I never gave up. I learned to ride that bike then soon after learning to do fancy tricks like not holding on to the handle bars while pedaling fast, kicking my brothers butt in a game of one on one in basketball, and becoming quite great in the kitchen. The accomplishment felt so great! Everyday there are new challenges. Some harder then others, and some that take longer to accomplish.
      Preparing for Masons first birthday working on his baby book, first year calender, photo albums has become emotional. I blogged about how hard it was to look at Dylan's baby book and then look at Masons a while back. As I was standing there in front of the kitchen table looking at both baby books it was a different feeling this time. Looking through Dylan's there were so many accomplishments in a short period of time I was such a proud mom. In his book I have the first time he rolled over, crawled, walked, his first word...ect. All of the first year big moments. Masons book on the other hand only has a few things. Rolling over, the first time he smiled, the first time he reached for a toy,when he was bringing his food to his mouth, getting on his hands and knees,sitting with support and when he was finally able to hold up his head.
      In life we have those big moments. Getting a drivers license after years of walking, Graduation after Years of school, a proposal after years of heartbreak, a bundle of joy after months of waiting. But sometimes we forget those small moments like learning to ride a bike without training wheels, kicking some butt in a game of basketball, or baking some delicious goods.
      I have learned that Masons small accomplishments are like my life's big moments. Joy, tears, excitement, and I couldn't be more happy. Hours and hours of never giving up, of therapy, learning something new everyday, and alot of patience. Mason feeding himself, drinking out of a straw or that surprise giggle. Not necessarily big moments to everyone but they are Huge moments for our family. The "First year big moments" may not take place within Masons first year but I have learned its not WHEN something is done but IF something can be done. When I look at both my boys baby books I no longer compare, or sad but I am proud and realize Some challenges for Mason are harder and take more time. With Mason I have those "I quit moments" because I'm human but I will NEVER give up!