Number 2 Perspective

Cohen informed me yesterday that he had to "poo poo." He has never said this before with an intent to do something about it! I was doing my hair and make up and I got so excited to sit him on the toilet so he could do his business. He did it for the first time and was so excited to try to wipe, flush and wash his hands. I have been so worried about potty training due to my hectic work schedule, school schedule and just life! I feel like children move from one stage to the next so quickly and I feel like I can not keep up at times!!!

I have been so preoccupied with my own anxieties that I forgot to realize that he is his own person. Truly. Honest to goodness after I finished putting on my make up after our "poo poo" incident I got a bit emotional! Cohen taught me something. So much of life is not about control and wondering and being emotional. "Be anxious for nothing." At times when I feel like I have gone days without breathing, it is important to remember the simple yet wonderful things of our lives. Like family.

Who knew that a 2 year old's bowel movement could encourage me so much.

He did what I knew he would do on his own time and I should have never been anxious about it. He asked when he needed... how often do we ask when we need?

I read to him for an hour tonight and watched him fall asleep to the sound of my strange pitches (as I tried to make the book interesting). What a gift. I don't ever take for granted the hugs, kisses and even tantrums... life is short and he continues to teach me to be "anxious for nothing."