Aw, my kids went and got all sweet after I posted my crankiness.
I was laying on the couch yesterday afternoon, since there was nothing else to do while I was holding the just-rocked-to-sleep and oh so irritable baby and knew better than to try to lay him down. I was feeling tired and bored and frustrated by the things I should be getting done instead of just laying there. Meanwhile, Eli wandered up and climbed into a blanket at my feet, sucking his thumb. Then he randomly leaned over and patted my thigh. "You're a good boy, Mom," he whispered comfortingly.
Later, at dinner, Adelay asked to say grace, which she did very well, complete with "and thank you for helping Mommy make our food." Afterward, she told us very seriously, "After I go to bed tonight and you guys leave, I am going to say more prayers. I am going to say thank you to Jesus for mommies and daddies and grandmas and nanas and papas and grandpas. Also cousins and aunts and uncles and doggies, and little brothers. I love my family!" Then she went on about everything else she was thankful for: toys, food, our house, her school, her teachers, while I sat there practically welling up at the sweetness. It was so nice to hear some gratitude after I had just been complaining about feeling invisible to my kids. It seems they do love me after all. :)
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Oh, they're both so sweet. It kills me that Eli told you that you are a good boy. Hee!
Oh yay! for good nights. Those are priceless.
Ha, I both love and hate those moments. They KNOW! I had a rough spurt of days recently and my 4 year old looked at me and said, "Mom, God's love never stops! Like you! You take care of us and never stop!"
I cried.
It's nice when they appreciate you.
at least there are some of those mixed in. If there weren't, we may not continue. lol
Aw, so sweet! I love those moments!
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