LONG POST----I have to brag on my 3 year old for a minute. My husband and I took him out for dinner…
LONG POST----I have to brag on my 3 year old for a minute. My husband and I took him out for dinner (we NEVER do this, but it was a special night for him) and he picked Wendy's. Anyway, we get his food, sit at a table, and I notice a man walk in and order. He had a very noticeable physically disability as he walked with a limp. He sat at the table next to us, and then I noticed he had an intellectual disability as well (maybe high functioning autism spectrum. Maybe not. I'm not a doctor). He spoke slow and stumbled his words which was okay. I was thinking to myself, "here is the part where my child is going to embarrass the crap out of me and ask why he walks and talks differently."
NO. My toddler carried on a full conversation with this man. He listened to him speak and waited patiently for him to finish if he stuttered or messed up his words. He laughed with him and talked about the food they were eating. The man (whose name was Michael) talked about how he volunteers at a nursing home and the YMCA. Baby TJ was so kind and sweet to him. When we had to leave, baby TJ waved goodbye, told him Happy Easter, and said "nice to meet you."
As we walked out, my son said, "Mommy, that was so much fun. Did you see I made a new friend?" My heart, you guys. Hate is taught, not bred. My son didn't see a man who talked differently or walked differently. He saw a human being. He saw someone who was kind hearted and he was kind hearted right back. The love and compassion he shows at his age astounds me.
missing329user·
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We need more people like him! It's crazy how there are 3 year olds out there who are this kind, and then there are grown people who lack basic respect. I'm proud of him for being so sweet and proud of you for raising such a sweet boy.
Sarah Drew·
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you are absolutely right, hate is taught...... we need more people in the world like him... you have raised a sweet boy and you have raised him right
Erica·
Мама троих детей, ждёт четвёртого
@i.xvi.mmxvi, thank you so much. That means a lot! I read your profile, and I'm so sorry about your twins. I lost a son as well almost 5 years ago. They pain is different for everyone. But if you ever need someone to talk to, I am here.
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If I could share this story on Facebook for others to see I think I would. This is an amazing story and you have an amazing little boy.
Taylor·
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Literally just teared up. I love it. ❤️
Erica·
Мама троих детей, ждёт четвёртого
@sarahdrew, @andiryan93 thank you both so much. My one goal in life is for my kids to understand that everyone has the same blood as them and we should always be kind to anyone we meet regardless of the color of their skin, their religion, anything.
missing329user·
Мама двоих (младенец)
Thank you! I'm sorry you've been through that. It was my first pregnancy and it kind of ruined the whole "your first pregnancy is the most amazing experience" thing, for me, but if I could go back and go through it all over again knowing the outcome I would. My boys were so worth it.
missing333user·
that definitely made me tear up, you have such a sweet little boy!!
Becca VC·
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Gah I'm all teary! Posting something so beautiful, messing with my hormones! Be proud, mama, sounds like you're raising him right. :')
emily·
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This is amazing. You are right, hate and disrespect is something that is taught. Your little man is quite the human ☺️