Following the A's

Well, I figured I could offer some explanation about the title, Following the A's--we have two sons, Aiden (3) and Aksel (9 months).  I feel like at this point in our life, this is what we do...we follow the A's.  We follow them all the time in the physical sense.  These are two busy boys and they are constantly getting into things!  We have crayon on the wall--Buzz Lightyear in the toilet (he flew there, of course)--sippy cups and bottles hidden in some very obscure places (yuck).  These two are everywhere.  But this is not news to any of you who have children of your own.  We are raising a couple of high-octane little men here!  Following our boys around is constant.  Of course, we like to let them get dirty and explore the world in their own way; but I admit, we are lacking in the baby-proofing in some areas, so extra attention is necessary. 

Besides the following in the physical sense, I feel like there will be another aspect of this, for our lives have forever changed.  We no longer just do things to fulfill our needs, wants, expectations, etc.  The things we do now are for our kids.  The fact that they are here means their lives have become our lives.  The choices we make now will affect them and which direction they choose to go.  And in their journey, we will follow them.  We can help them find a path to take and then sit back and let them give it a shot.  It could be that they choose to try many paths along the way.  I say, the more chances to learn and explore, the better.  I really want them to know that they have the power to do anything they want, but to always remember that if they need help, they can look back and we will be there.  (Hopefully, in a not so meddling-mother sort of way.)