The Choice by Julia H.

This is just EXACTLY what I want for my life... The mother I want to become.

The Choice - by Julia

For I hope that I will always choose to not let the chance pass me by. 

• I hope that someday when I have the choice, I will choose to kiss your spaghetti-covered face instead of waiting until it is washed. 
• I hope that someday when I have the choice, I will choose to hold your hand instead of the camera. 
• I hope that someday when I have the choice, I will choose to rock you to sleep instead of sending you back to bed alone. 
• I hope that someday when I have the choice, I will choose to play dress-up with you instead of working on my ‘To-Do List’. 
• I hope that someday when I have the choice, I will choose to treasure the moment instead of wishing for better timing. 
• I hope that someday when I have the choice, I will choose to smile at your painting instead of frowning at the stain on your shirt . 
• I hope that someday when I have the choice, I will choose to read your favorite book for the 100th time instead of insisting we pick out a different one. 
• I hope that someday when I have the choice, I will choose to give you ‘now’ instead of promising ‘later’. 
• I hope that someday when I have the choice, I will choose to be your best friend instead of just being ‘the mom’. 
• I hope that someday when I have the choice, I will choose to listen to you instead of talking myself. 
• I hope that someday when I have the choice, I will choose to say “I love you” instead of giving unneeded lectures. 
• I hope that someday when I have the choice, I will choose to help you face obstacles instead of allowing you to be daunted by them. 
• I hope that someday when I have the choice, I will choose to build unshakable bridges between us instead of impregnable walls. 
• I hope that someday when I have the choice, I will choose to tell you “I’m glad I chose you.” instead of leaving you to wonder. 

—Julia H.