One day he will not need me to help him conquer his fear of the unknown.

He loves slides but every new one is  feared.

Is it too fast?

Too scary?

Knowing he loves them and it is safe, I push him to try.

This is my reward.

Tear soaked smiles.

Excitement over something new that scared him only an instant before.

Seeing the thing that made him shake become the source of so much joy is such an amazing gift.

I helped him conquer a fear.

If I do my job right though he will not need my help forever.

I want him to learn to push himself to try new things that scare him, all by himself.

But for now, I will share in his victories and enjoy this gift of motherhood that I have been given.