Am I ready? Really...

As I rocked Deakon to sleep today (not normal... I am pretty sure he has an ear infection that we are getting checked out tonight) I couldn't help but look around and notice the huge mess that I have been meaning to clean up for days. Legos, socks, animals, books, and every toddler sport equipment you can think of are scattered in every direction. As much as I knew that I needed to get started, I took my time looking at my precious little babe and thinking about his future. As parents we want the best for him. The first things that pop into my head are being well-liked, being good at sports, being successful, getting an education, and not thinking that his parents are out to ruin his life... But are these things really what matter the most? What about the whole aspect of being a man... being humble, respectful, honest, hard-working, and knowing who he really is... a child of God. That all falls on us... teaching him to pray, read his scriptures, to have an incredible relationship with his Heavenly Father and older brother. Showing him how to treat others and how to raise his future family. It is absolutely overwhelming... and I really hope we step up to the plate and do a good job... I love you buddy...