We have many labels, best friend, husband, wife, but today was a big day to be parents. I never felt the weight of what that really meant before today. To have Matt with me after he was away for 10 days, after getting to enjoy Jonathen’s concert together last night in the nick of time, and today being together for Jackson’s evaluation. Being able to share parenting moments with someone you already love as your best friend is such a blessing. Balancing the weight of raising children with another person so invested is a gift, one I will always hold close and never take for granted.
Today was a day full of little parenting victories.
Jonathen had another concert today, only this time after it was over, he ran over to talk and HUG me in front of everyone. Bringing to life the lesson learned just last night. It warmed my heart more than I thought it could to have him be true to himself and share his sweetness with his peers looking on.
Jackson had his evaluation. It was extremely comforting to finally have sweet people with amazing resources to help the little boy I love so tenderly. We found out today he qualifies for help, WE qualify for therapy to help him be the best he can be. He will have a few special therapists in his life to help him find his words by finding his voice inside. They will also be working to help further blow away the ‘fog’ that has been slowly disappearing. To have these resources as a Mother brings so much comfort and relief. I have exhausted myself trying to compensate and help him as much as I could. So now, to know he will be in the hands of professionals that can also teach me, is such a victory.
At the end of today especially, I feel blessed to be sharing this life as a parent with my Matt…sharing in our little victories.
