A boy who was born at 11:11 a.m on November 11, 2011, will be celebrating his eleventh birthday today.
He will even be receiving eleven gifts to mark his special birthday.
Keep reading for the full story!
Now, there’s nothing quite as rewarding as parenthood.
The love between you and your child is something unlike any other feeling on earth… It’s a pretty magical thing.
Although you try and do the best for your child…
Everyone has an opinion on what you’re doing wrong.
There are many things that make parenthood irritating…
But there’s one thing pretty much every parent out there can relate to, which is feeling like you’re not giving your kids the best.
And there are a whole host of controversial decisions to be made around parenting.
It’s safe to say, people have some pretty strong opinions…
Like, for example, how to split duties between parents…
With single parenting being even tougher!
And modern parents have even more stresses to go through.
Technology has made the already hard job of parenting even trickier — especially as kids grow older.
There’s another big issue for parents, these days.
The highly topical issue of helicopter parenting.
It can be tricky to toe the line between responsible and overprotective.
But it’s important to foster independence and trust in your kids, to risk a serious rebellion down the line.
It often all comes down to communication.
And making sure your kids feel they can come to you with their problems will always make things easier.
Respect is another pertinent issue when it comes to parenting.
As a lack of respect is really what most fights between parents and kids come down to.
Patience is also key.
As any parent will tell you, you need the patience of a saint on some days.
The feeling of inadequacy can also bring parents down.
But if you’re trying your best, rest assured — you’re being a top-level parent!
Trying to instill discipline is key.
But, let’s be honest — it’s not always possible! Sometimes kids just aren’t in the mood to be obedient.
There’s something else that can make parenting seem scary.
That feeling that there just isn’t enough time!
Not only do days rush past when you’re super busy taking care of a little one…
But you want to treasure the precious, fleeting moments of your child’s early days (and years).
Dealing with fear is another big issue of parenting.
With a world out there that feels vast and frightening, it can be tempting to wrap you child up in cotton wool.
But you need to allow your child to experience life for themselves!
So long as they always know they can rely on you to help them out in times of need!
A lot of good parenting actually relies on relinquishing of control.
Which is, as any parent knows, easier said than done.
But you’ve got this!
The very fact you’re concerned about becoming a better parent means you’re already doing a great job!
One of the most rewarding parts of parenting is celebrating your child’s birthday each year.
However, one child’s birthday has been made even more special because of the time and date he was born…
Daniel Saunders has been closely tied to the number eleven since the day he was born.
He was welcomed into the world at 11:11 am on 11 November 2011 and is turning eleven today!
He has described this years birthday to be the best one yet.
“I’ve been looking forward to this birthday a lot! It’s more exciting than any other birthday has ever been,” Daniel said.
“Eleven is a master number in numerology and it means I have good potential in the future. It’s my lucky number and it’s easy to remember. Nobody ever forgets my birthday!” he added.
His mom, Charlotte, also said the number eleven is her lucky number since primary school — which made his birth even more remarkable.
Daniel was actually due to be delivered on November 17, 2011.
But a week before, Charlotte was told he was in an awkward position.
Doctors attempted to move him, but couldn’t, so they booked a C-section.
Daniel’s birth was delayed due to him being positioned under his mom’s ribs, so the surgeons took longer than expected to get him out.
She recalled: “We turned up at 6am and had to wait until we were called. He’d have been out earlier but he got stuck under my ribs and they took a while maneuvering him out.
“It’s amazing that he was born with all those 11s. It’s been my lucky number since I was a young child. It’s very special to share that with him.”
What do you think?