I've learned that it is one thing to love your child and be a good parent, but it is an entirely different thing to love your child and be an amazing parent. Some might nurse their child when sick and provide food and shelter, but other amazing parents do that and then some. They put their child in front of their own needs and wants. They take out the time to nurture their child's growth, and when that child learns something new or meets a milestone, that parent can feel pride from their work. These amazing people know that time is short here on Earth and every precious moment is worth savoring. This does not mean they are perfect parents, it just means they know the difference.

Every moment with my son reminds me what is important. Every moment reminds me what I am here for and though it may not always be easy to be so unselfish, it is no longer about me. It is about him.