Amazing

I have been at this Mom thing about a year now and wonder, "am I a good Mom?" Lots of people share opinions, and tips on Motherhood. Some I take to heart and store the advice for future reference.
Advice I like is the recommendation to take Jed out on lots of adventures and don't be afraid of new places and things.And always giving myself the "out" clause gives me the strength to throw on that backpacked baby and go.
Experiencing his first sled ride was amazing. The look on his face was spiritually uplifting. Jed's face lit up with joy, Hs cheeks turn bright red. His nose glows like Rudolf. His neon blue eyes widen, and blink, just as a slow smile creeps over his face. 6 teeth shine out at me. Amazing, motherhood. Simply amazing.
Advice I hate, or maybe it is comments I hate, are from the Moms that make motherhood sound like such a burden. "Oh, you want him to never walk, once he walks it is over." What's over? The backaches? Trips to the Chiropractor?
I want him to grow, because every step he takes, literally and figuratively, is Amazing. Sometimes I wish I had the grace to keep my mouth shut. I think I do when the negative, bitter Mom shares and tries to commiserate. hopefully I at least have the grace to change the subject. I think I fail at that though, because I am so overjoyed to be Jed's mom, that I annoy people.
I am okay with that.

Happy New Year.