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Why I believe in being you.
Dallin, and Ainslee. They are why I believe in being YOU.
I was amazed when Dallin was born in 2001 how strong and distinct his personality was. He was this man in a tiny body. And so often he still is, he is stoic and serious. He thinks and is aware of everything going on around him. He is intuitive and has a fierce need to be honest and to try to do what is right. He will tell you more than you ever wanted to know about Beyblades or any other thing he is currently interested in. He jumps in full force to whatever he commits to. He is determined, and strong willed. He is loyal. It has amazed me to watch him grow and see how much has stayed consistent with who he is.
And just eighteen months later Ainslee came into our life. She came in with her own personality. I don’t know how to describe this girl other than a Princess. She is light and happy. She is silly and giggly. She is loving and will snuggle you like no other. She is passionate in all the things she does, happy or sad. She is compassionate and kind. She loves all cuddly living creatures.. no spiders or snakes. She’s a dreamer, and she is confident in who she is.
Watching my kids has helped me to embrace what makes me, me. I see things in my kids that I know comes from me, some of it makes me happy, other things I just shake my head at. But I don’t want my kids to change who they are. I want them to be true to who they are. And by being me, I show them it’s okay to be who they are. By accepting my body for what God made it, it teaches them to accept theirs. Did you know I have had 11 surgeries in the past 12 1/2 years? I have a variety of scars.. they all make me stronger.
My kids.. they inspire me.
p.s. do you think my kids look alike? I don’t.. so I am curious what you think.
