Is it possible...

I was looking back on some pictures of Slade as a baby in part of my progressing attempt to prepare my mind for our next baby (we find out Friday what we're having... YAY!!!) and the thought crossed my mind, "Is it possible that other people do not see my child as the adorable and wondrous creature that I do?" Ok, so the people who see him struggling in church b/c of this darned 1-4pm schedule (isn't that the worst time to have church for little children - that's like worldwide nap time to my knowledge?) may not think he's the cutest...

I see people and friends post pictures of thier children as well and they seem to feel the same way they do about their children, but some of the children I see, while sure to grow into their looks someday, are not quite as aestetically or otherwise pleasing as their parents deem them to be.

That's what parenthood is all about. I will put up with my child's crazy antics, frumpy hair, and stinky binky any day over anothers'. I love just about everything about my kid- from the way he 'meows' when I ask him what a kitty says to the wet kisses and 'duv yous' he blesses me with daily.

Is it possible that we are not as enthralled with one another's children as much as we are our own? Most definitely yes and I'm sure that's just the way God wants it. As parents we love our children unconditionally (though we still punish ill behavior) and only see the good in them or potential to become better.

I'm so blessed to have a wonderful child, to be pregnant with another wonderful child- and best of all to have the best husband (hereagain, I'm sure many women would contest theirs is the best :). He is the most loving, devoted, unconditionally loving and honest, best daddy I know. He also thinks his child is the most beautiful creature alive - when he wonders aloud how we got such a beautiful boy or prepares him and his crib for bed by stocking it with his favorite stuffed puppy or monkey while explaining what he's doing for Slade in his baby voice (which he swore he'd never use when we first had a baby) and then cuddles him to sleep I am grateful to tears that I got so lucky in my life.

Is it possible to be too grateful? Sometimes I'm afraid to show my gratitutde to my Heavenly Father for all that I have for fear that it'll disappear- but I am so grateful!!