I'm that mom

The following was inspired by this post.  Many other moms and dads who I admire followed suit over the last few days with their own versions.  Here's mine....

I'm that mom that loves spending her days with an almost four-year old.  The one who doesn't mind holding his hand while he walks down or up steps because he's sometimes unsure of himself.  The one who will put on his shoes even though some might say he's old enough to do it himself.  The mom who will carry him when he feels scared.  One who will gladly leave any place, be it supermarket, park or someone's home when he's uncomfortable and sounds upset him.

I'm that mom who is taking videos and pictures of him playing in huge, muddy puddles.  The mom that takes great joy in watching him figure out the world and how he fits into it.  The mom that would gladly go on walk with him to talk about whatever it is that interests him that day.  The mom that stops to smell the flowers and look at bugs all because he finds them fascinating and new.

I'm that mom who just got up in the middle of writing this to get him a glass of chocolate milk.

I'm that mom.  And I'm proud and happy to be.