Today is Mother's Day: the first of many, many more to come for Finn. As I told her, I often question my own abilities as a father... Will I make the right decisions? Will I be able to help Bubble when she needs it? Will I be able to talk to her in a way so that she will hear me and understand? Will she respect me as a father and as a friend?
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| Carroll and Lynn, 2007 |
But, I told Finn, I have none of those doubts regarding her capacity as a mother. Why? Because she is her mother's daughter. Carroll was an amazing woman, and a fantastic mother. She had an abundance of love for all her children, and gave everything she could for them. And I believe Finn has inherited those qualities from her.
While I do have doubts about my own abilities as a parent, knowing that I am MY mother's son gives me great confidence that those doubts are unfounded. Thank you, Mom, for your love, confidence, and support for the last 37+ years. Happy Mother's Day to you, my sweet wife, my dear sister, and all other moms out there.
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| Abbie with Garrett and Kyle |
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| Sarah with Kelson, Jean-Luc and Connor |
You are so kind; I cried when I read that in the card this morning, with the white chocolate and the roses. Mom told me you would make a perfect husband (she said engineers make the best husbands :o] ) while we were still teenagers, and she was right. Your instincts with babies are fantastic, and the fathering tradition in your family is so gentle and respectful of children, I am as certain you'll be a great parent as I am flattered that you have such confidence in me. I love you baby. Thank you for being willing to try your hand at Bubble. :o)
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