For those who believe in manifestation or creation of ones own future this (I'm talking law of attraction type stuff here) this should be an interesting exercise. It's not enough to say 'I want', we need to be saying 'I am' and 'I have'.
For those who think I'm talking nonsense it should be a bit of fun at least.
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I have a husband and four children. We live on on five acre property in a house that has enough room for all of us. We love having a bungalow for our friends and family to come and stay in. Sometimes we laugh about how ridiculous the whole scenario was that finally got us here, because it is long past and we can.
I have a teenage son. Wow. He catches the bus to high school every day and while we've had some challenges along the way, he is growing into such a caring and thoughtful young man (underneath the gruff exterior). He still loves his motorbikes and we are so thankful we moved here and he has the space to ride them. He is an amazing kid and I'm so proud of him.
I have an eleven year old daughter in her final year of primary school. She loves having her own space and even though she is on the cusp of teenagehood she still loves girl time with her Mum. She is an amazing sister and has such an optimistic personality. I love that she is still a tough little cookie too though, she doesn't put up with much from anyone and that gives me great hope for her teen years. She has some great friends and I'm glad they will be going to high school together. She is growing up so fast.
I have an eight year old son. My little mate is no longer so little, he is a tall, muscular boy much like his brother... we rather suspect one day he will tower over all of us! He has walked a different path this boy, and the gains he has made have not come easily to him. But he attends the local country primary school a few days a week with an aide and we still just love hearing him speak after all those years of struggle. He is a gentle soul who needs his routines, and he loves having his own room and the ability to escape and be alone when he needs to. This space is so good for him.
I have a six year old daughter. She is still much doted upon, being the baby of the family. She loves spending time with her sister especially, but has caught the motorbike bug as well and spends loads of time hanging out with her Dad and brother. She is opinionated and forthright, but she is also a very caring child. Growing up with a big brother who is a little different has given her a sense of empathy that she may not otherwise have had. She goes to school with her BFF who she has known since birth, and I wonder where the years have gone.
With all the kids at school I am finally doing some work out of home, while still working from home as well. I remember the occasional angst and sadness I would feel when they were smaller that I wasn't able to do things like the 'other' Mums. Nights out, overnights away with friends, dinners or movies... things that I took for granted myself when I had only two kids. I look back and I wonder why I was sad when those days were so fleeting, and now that they are all a bit older I do have some of those opportunities again. If I could contact myself of five years ago I would tell her to embrace those babyhood days, because soon they will be gone for good.
I adored having babies, it was such an amazing time in our lives. But this is an amazing time too, watching them grow up and the people they are becoming. We are so blessed. And sometimes, just sometimes, I even get a full night of sleep these days.
I am Thankful.
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