What I Do

Day 6 of the "Blog Every Day in May" challenge:

"If you couldn't answer with your job, how would you answer the question 'what do you do'?"

It's funny, if you actually did ask me that question, I probably wouldn't answer with my job anyway.  While my job is something I do, it's not who I am.  What I am and what I do right now is be a MOM.

I worry about my child 24/7.  Whether he's developing at the right pace, whether he's smart, whether's he's eating enough, whether he's safe, whether he's happy.  

I am there for him.  Through the long sleepless nights, the bumps/bruises, the snot, the poop, the drool, the milestones and all the uneventful moments of just being.

I nurture his curiosity.  By reading to him, by talking to him, by singing to him, by playing with him, by being by his side as he explores. 

I provide for him.  I give him clothes, toys, sustenance, attention, affection, adoration, a home where he's safe, a family full of people that love him. 

I document his life.  I take photos, I write letters, I keep mementos, all so he knows where he came from and that we think ever single moment with him is special.

I create memories for him.  I provide entertainment and activities, plan vacations and trips, give him experiences and outings and adventures.

I exist.  To make him happy, to make sure he's safe, to teach him to be a good person, to kiss his ouchies and make it all better. 

I am his quiet.  He is my wild.

I love him.  Unconditionally.  With all my heart and soul.  I am his mama.