My son is the greatest gift ever! He was born with fetal hydrops and wasn't supposed to live but he did! And now that he's been diagnosed with bipolar, i have found more patience in myself! Before him i would have never thought I could make it through the stuff i have and still am. I have learned to stand up not only for myself but for him as well. So what wonderful things have come from you having kids?
Since my kids give me daily reminders of my many imperfections, I have gotten a HUGE dose of humility.
I have finally grown a backbone, as I am the type that doesn't advocate for myself, but for my kids I will break down walls for them.
I am no longer self-absorbed. Having been a neglected child myself, it is amazing how much you can love your children and that has really helped heal me.
The BIGGEST change was stop working. I've ALWAYS worked so that was HUGE to me and my husband. HOPEFULLY once he's in school all day I'll be able to find a part-time job because our little guy is expensive and has MANY interests.
I've always been pretty selfless but I'm even more so now. I can go without a LOT of things and don't mind it. I feel SO lucky to have been able to be home with our son since he was born 4.5 years ago.
I can touch just about any gross, disgusting substance and not freak out too much. I know I can wash my hands afterwards!! : )
I didn't know what genuine true love really was until I had kids:)
I get no bathroom time alone. I was just going to soak in the tub and here they come. It's like they have a radar. I just put my pj's back on.
They have taught me to slow down and simplify our life so we can enjoy each moment and our days together because time flies by so quickly. I now try to stop and seriously smell the roses with them..notice the ladybug on the blade of grass and let it crawl up and down our arms tickling all the way and then put it in our veggie garden. They teach me to be patient,loving and kind in my actions and words. They teach me to not sweat the small stuff...and to look at the bigger picture.
Good question!
Good luck and best wishes at many new awakenings at what your boy is teaching you!
Having kids taught me to not be so serious all the time. They taught me to be goofy and silly sometimes. I also have gained a deeper appreciation for honesty and integrity. I was always big on being honest but when you have kids you have to really live by it.
NO time for all those ways.
How HAVEN'T they?
