What a Blessing...

Tonight, my wife and I were discussing the possibility of having another baby. She really wants to have a little girl, because she feels like Troy and I have this “guy” bond that she’s missing out on. She wants someone to talk make-up and get manicures…do girlie things.

I on the other hand like having one kid, and I love having a boy. Not that having a second child or a girl would be an issue, but I like being able to focus on one kid, not having to split my attention.

This is a tough crossroads, because it means one of will have to sacrifice, assuming that it’s God’s will that we have a second child (could be a moot point).

The subject brought out a lot of emotions in my wife, and she started crying. Troy, who had been entertaining himself with his toys on the floor, looked up with a sad expression on his face. All mirth and merriment from moments before was gone. He stood up, walked over to my wife, and he started to gently wipe the tears from her cheeks. He kept saying, “It’s okay, mama. It’s okay. Don’t cry.” When that only seemed to make her cry more, because she became overwhelmed with what a blessing Troy is, he reached his little arms out and gave her a huge hug.

It was so sweet that I started to cry too. He’s such an amazing little boy. How could we ever hope to get that lucky again?