Blessings of motherhood no. 53

One of the things I love about motherhood, is how it teaches you to become a better person- a more selfless one. Before I was married and definitely before my children, I hate to admit it, but I was quite a selfish person. For example, I was one of those people that if there was danger looming I would run, save myself and leave whoever behind! Thankfully, I've changed that about myself and I have motherhood to thank for it.

Today I had a little accident that hopefully will illustrate what I mean a little better. We have a safety gate (that I love and hate at the same time) across the kitchen entrance to keep Noah out. Well, this morning Noah broke in- thanks to his sister, so I picked him up to carry him back over the gate. As I did this, I leaned on the gate and it gave way. As I felt myself falling with Noah, all I could think of was to save him, keep him safe, not let him hit the ground, and not crush him! I thought of all this in the short seconds it took for me to fall to the ground and keep my 56kg weight off him (ok, might be a little bit more after easter :). I managed to keep Noah up- right and bump free by allowing my ankle to take all of my own and Noah's weight. The old me, would have used whatever I was holding- object or human as a cushion for my landing.

As I sat there with the pain in my ankle, Noah gave me one of the BIGGEST cuddles ever! As to say "thanks mum!" and Elly quickly ran over and administered first aide... a princess band-aid...thanks El.

Noah, I'd take a fall for you over and over again. There is nothing I wouldn't do for you and your sister to keep you safe and out of harm's way. You are definitely worth my sore, swollen ankle and silly old person's limp.