Day 28: My wish

I know there are a lot of sarcastic comments from some parents who say to their children... "I hope one day you have kids just like you" and I cringe because I know they are speaking with sarcasm and their intention is often tongue and cheek, perhaps harmless in nature but it is still contrary to my feelings and view on children.  To me,  is my ultimate wish for my children to have the JOY and GIFT of experiencing even half of what we have experienced in parenting them and I mean it with utmost sincerity.  Our children have been such PURE joy and such amazing blessings.  I truly do pray that they get the joy of experiencing sweet, lovable little blessings who have filled our lives with such awesome experiences and goodness --just like them! I hope they have sparkling personalities and adorable manerisms that delight, and ignite a passion for parenting just like our sweet children did for us! I hope they have sass and a free spirit to be their expressive, individual little selves.  I hope they are inquisitive and creative and cuddly and coy all wrapped up into one.   I cannot even fathom saying that to my child with sarcasm.  Nothing could be further from my heart!

 So--my dear children--know this:  I hope and pray that you are blessed with your own children that bring you as much joy and happiness as you have brought us!  You were perfect little blessings and I hope you get to experience sweet little bundles of goodness--JUST LIKE YOU someday!!