What I learn from a 7 year old "man"

Having a son with "special" needs is an experience I wasn't expecting in life. Have to admit I thought I was better prepare for anything that will come to my life...I was wrong. Still, after all the frustration and worries (specially about my son's education), I have to admit I feel honored that life give me "this opportunity". Somehow, my son has made me grown and mature in many ways. People might think that he learns more from me than what I learn from him, but sometimes I think its otherwise. Here I share some things I learned because of him.

I learn...

that he is never too young to understand or to care.

that my attention is the most important thing for him.

to value every smile and hug he gives me (when he gets older, I will get less than now).

to stop worrying about the house, my life or even the bills (lol) and just enjoy him.

that believing in magic is fun.

to always do what I say I will do.

to value ordinary and common things.

to treasure the importance of a safe and fun house, instead of a cute and glamorous one.


Time will pass, and he will grow up. Things won't be the same as now, but still, my learnings and shared time hopefully will stay with him.