Being Good

Dear Enzo,


Some people think that humans are born bad.  That they are selfish and evil and have to be taught to be good.  But I have never thought that was true.  And now that I have met you I know that isn't true.  Because, despite having two imperfect, often selfish, and decidedly flawed parents you are an astoundingly kind boy.  In fact, I can learn a lot about how Jesus wants us to relate to others by watching you.

•  You don't need attention all the time,  you are content to play by yourself and when someone gets down on the floor to play with you are beside yourself with joy. "oh my goodness, you want to play too?!  this is the best day of my life!" 
• Whenever we walk into a room you try to make eye contact with everyone in there, and if they look back at you they are rewarded with your 100 watt smile.  Everyone who meets you thinks you love them the best.
• You almost never cry without reason. Sometimes you are hungry and sometimes you are tired, and sometimes you are simply bored with your surroundings and would please like someone to help you move so you can get a better view. As soon as your needs are met you stop. 
• You always choose happy over sad or upset.  You try to smile even when you are exhausted and starving and you feel like you are at the end of your rope.  I have seen you flash a huge grin at someone you love, while simultaneously sobbing your heart out, and it is the most heartbreaking thing to see.  I spill my coffee in the morning and everyone pays for it the rest of the day because I am suddenly in a 'bad mood', but you, my sweet boy, can be hours overdue for nap and fall into a puddle of tears, but still giggle when I blow a raspberry on your stomach. 
• You never hold a grudge.  
• You approach each new day with curiosity and enthusiasm.  Your crazy happy face at 5:30am inspires me to get up and start my day, even though I inwardly groan and wonder how your father and I created such a complete morning person.

Enzo's philosophy on life:  Pay attention to people and make them feel special.  Choose happiness and joy over sadness or anger. Start fresh every day and prepare yourself for an exciting adventure. 

    I vow to try to be more like you, my sweet boy.


                                        Love,
                                       Momma.