My Thrust into Motherhood
English-1301
August 29, 2013
My Thrust into Motherhood
I have always wondered what kind of mother I would make. What it is to be a mom? Something I never planned nor expected. I am 38 years old and was sure my days to become a mom were dwindling away. November of 2011 changed everything. This is the year my life changed drastically. I met my soul mate and along tow came two beautiful children.
Theresa Brice Wheeler, then just a budding 13 year old, is the oldest. She has all the looks of her mother but an attitude that is all her own! She is a typical teenage girl, always on her phone texting, talking and surfing the internet. Then we have Cameron Dean Wheeler, the youngest at 11 years of age. Cameron is quite a character, always telling jokes making everyone laugh. Unlike his sister he would rather stay outside to play with his friends rather than stay inside and play with technology. Our crazy relationship became serious and we quickly decided to bridge the distance between us. We made our family official last April. I left my home in San Angelo, Texas to be with them here in Conroe. Although, I was sure of us and sure of what I wanted, I was terrified at the prospect of becoming a “step” mom! I asked myself if I was ready for this? Would they like me?
Like all families that have been merged together, we had and have our differences. I am a neat and tidy “clean freak” and they are walking tornadoes. I appreciate the peace and quiet, and they appreciate noise and chaos. We have disagreed about their chores, clothes, and grades. Placing my expectations solely on what I have experienced with my nieces and nephews. I expected far worse than what I actually encountered, mothering two new teens. My previous experience ensured me I would face disrespect and teen angst. I am delighted to say that they are great kids, and being a mother to them is a blessing.
What I have realized, over
August 29, 2013
My Thrust into Motherhood
I have always wondered what kind of mother I would make. What it is to be a mom? Something I never planned nor expected. I am 38 years old and was sure my days to become a mom were dwindling away. November of 2011 changed everything. This is the year my life changed drastically. I met my soul mate and along tow came two beautiful children.
Theresa Brice Wheeler, then just a budding 13 year old, is the oldest. She has all the looks of her mother but an attitude that is all her own! She is a typical teenage girl, always on her phone texting, talking and surfing the internet. Then we have Cameron Dean Wheeler, the youngest at 11 years of age. Cameron is quite a character, always telling jokes making everyone laugh. Unlike his sister he would rather stay outside to play with his friends rather than stay inside and play with technology. Our crazy relationship became serious and we quickly decided to bridge the distance between us. We made our family official last April. I left my home in San Angelo, Texas to be with them here in Conroe. Although, I was sure of us and sure of what I wanted, I was terrified at the prospect of becoming a “step” mom! I asked myself if I was ready for this? Would they like me?
Like all families that have been merged together, we had and have our differences. I am a neat and tidy “clean freak” and they are walking tornadoes. I appreciate the peace and quiet, and they appreciate noise and chaos. We have disagreed about their chores, clothes, and grades. Placing my expectations solely on what I have experienced with my nieces and nephews. I expected far worse than what I actually encountered, mothering two new teens. My previous experience ensured me I would face disrespect and teen angst. I am delighted to say that they are great kids, and being a mother to them is a blessing.
What I have realized, over