Maybe the concept of Wordless Wednesday escapes me OR maybe I can’t keep my mouth shut long enough to let pictures speak for themselves. Either way, I must shout out to the masses about the enormous gratitude I have for the men in my life. More-so now than any other time, I have come to realize the value of good role models and teachers for our boys.
I am seeing glimpses of the man Parker is to become not only in his appearance (he has already shot up way past my 5’7″ self and shows no signs of stopping anytime soon), but also in the sophistication of his thought processes as well. Of course, that was in between all the eye rolling and begging for a candy bar at the store, but it is there, ready for emergence and being put to test as he takes up a role of protector and teacher to baby brother Jude. It makes my heart sing to see how natural it is for the two to interact. Big brother is now the role model and he does it effortlessly. It also speaks well about the men who have had influence in Parker’s life.
They are both very lucky to have strong uncles, grandfathers, and a wonderful father as a powerful launching pad to the men they will become. and for that I am eternally grateful. That is not to say mothers and women are not equally important, and there are a dazzling amount of amazing women in their lives as well, but the man teaches a boy how to be a man. Today, that is what I am grateful for. I believe that one of the most important things a mother can do for her children is to surround them with the people who have the qualities she want’s them to have.
With love and joy,
Wenders
