I just can't get enough of these e-cards that reflect motherhood. Please don't take offensive if you drive a minivan or have stick figures, I just couldn't help but laugh when I saw this e-card, so naturally I had to use this as my post. Because, we all know I scream wild and single....haha.
A couple posts ago, I wrote about my cute little boy Dezmin. I mentioned how he has been experiencing some development delays and other areas that are being evaluated for ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder). ASD uses a spectrum to describe how mild, moderate, or severe a person's Autism can be. We do not know if he has it or not, but as of right now, we are taking care of his speech delay and his sensory processing disorder needs.
We have been taking him to Camp HIPPO out in Riverside, and just within the couple months he has been out there, we have seen SO MUCH IMPROVEMENT! It is absolutely amazing! He improves every time he goes back. His eye contact has improved, he is doing better around crowds, and is starting to communicate and sign even more. Also, he is starting to point to things. We are so proud of him! We love his occupational and speech therapist. They are seriously the best! He loves going to school!
I take for granted the simple things I can do. I can walk, talk, and etc. For Dezmin, he wouldn't respond to his name, make eye contact, point to things, make animal sounds, or even put a play phone up to his ear. These simple things, have been a huge accomplishment for Dez. We are so proud of him and his hard work.
I think every parent can agree with me that we will always worry about our kids. No matter what they are going through. We never want to see them struggle or see them in pain. A few things that I have taken from this experience is that We are so quick to judge other parents and their parenting skills. I firmly believe, that if parents love their kids unconditionally and teach them to treat others kind, then they are great parents and their kids will be successful. You can tell that they would do anything for their kids, even if it means making huge sacrifices. I believe that sometimes we are too quick to judge on how parents raise their kids. We all do it, and sadly we have all felt judged by others too. The important thing to remember is that we all are on the same boat. To the women who can't bare children or who don't want children, this does not make you bad person or less of a women. We all have our crosses to bare. This is where our true colors shine. We all have the potential to be successful and strong. Whether it be in parenthood, your career, or whatever you are passionate about. Don't be too quick to judge others and don't take the simple things for granted. We are all on the same boat. :)
