Humble Beginnings

Raising four boys in this lifetime has not come easy. Now that I'm down to my last son in the home, I find myself trying harder than I ever, as to humble one's thoughts. His thoughts.

Our young generation is struggling. Trying to keep up in today's world is just too much for these fragile young minds to handle. Heck, I'm 53 and I find it a struggle myself. Life is a different ball game in these trying years, but most important, we should tackle them hands on, the best we can.  

What is humbling beginnings to me?  Well, if you look into our younger generation now, it's obvious it's all about them. They have no filters, they find themselves so caught up in one's self, they tend to lose value as to who they really are and to those who surround them. (If that makes any sense). I am here to humble those who get a little ahead of themselves, and I find I am doing that more and more with my youngest, Matthew.  Even his brothers are doing the best they can to guide him along. Thankfully, the other three are very much humbled... just like their Mother. 😊

Yesterday was Easter, and two of my boys and myself spent the day at my sisters and had an awesome day. Later the two boys went onto their Dads for a second round of Easter. Anyway, I stayed and hung out with my sister Mary and her family for the rest of the evening. And trust me, my sister is always the one to make everyone laugh. She is a total trip when it comes to entertainment.  I on the other hand, are the more serious and reserved one who loves to laugh and take it all in. Yet, I too am funny at times. I have to give myself a little credit here.

Anyhow, last night we were talking about my youngest and Mary out of the blue started singing.  And boy she hit the nail on the head when it comes to Matthew.  Any by God, she knew every word.  

She sang;

Oh Lord, it's hard to be humble
When you're perfect in every way
I can't wait to look in the mirror
'Cause I get better lookin' each day
To know me is to love me
I must be a hell of a man
Oh Lord, it's hard to be humble
But I'm doin' the best that I can!

Now THAT is Matthew! 😂

But really, that song is Matthew in many angles. And really, I don't want to directly point at Matthew at every given moment in this blog, it's also towards the young in this generation that think they need to have that appearance or attention at all times. That alone drives me bonkers. And the drama!  Oh God, the drama is enough to kill an elephant. And I HATE DRAMA! I won't get started on that, but thankfully, he is the only one of my boys that entails that draining world.  And I do understand at this young age, it's a phase he's going through. We take it one day at a time, but I will tell you this,...it's NOT easy!

Below are pictures of Matthew.  Kind of like a before and after. Crazy how a sweet wholesome one, quickly morphed into who he is now.  Practically growing 11 inches in 18 months. Which in turn, prevented him to be involved in sports because his bones could not keep up with his body.  The poor kid could not even run.  He had to stop playing football because of it.  And with his quantum leap of appearance, boy, have the girls noticed too.  And he knows it. Ugh! 😒

Matthew at 13 in 2019

Matthew now at age 16, 2022

 

Now do you see what I am talking about?  Good Lord!  I love my sweet Matthew and we both have time on our side before he goes off into the real world. He certainly has many things going for him, I hear it all the time.  People love him!  He is respectable, kind, charming, and very good to others. We have taught him well. It's just that innocent, 'I love me so much', that needs humbling.

Matthew, if you do read this someday, I am glad you did. We'll look back and have a good laugh. It's a part of growing up so quick and you trying to handle it will take time. Just don't forget, humble beginnings come great things.

I love you Matthew. You will always be my little sunshine! 💗

~MOM