The boys have been sick with colds the past two days and have been home from school. Yesterday all the kids were just pushing each others buttons and it was driving me
bonkers. As they were eating dinner I reminded them (again! *sigh*) that we need to be patient and gracious with one another. They all decided then and there to never again argue with each other. It was cute, almost like they were making some sacred pact or something. I, realizing this would be impossible but yet wanting to accept they're little hearts where they were, say "What a great idea! You guys are awesome!" and hold the chuckles at bay!
Later that night, as the kids and I were driving to church, I caught a glimpse of my view from the rear view mirror. God brought me up short and I had to take a second look. Four, beautiful, agreeable, lovely, smiling faces were looking back at me. It was one of 'those' times. The ones where I wish I could hold onto forever and never forget. (Even this morning I'm getting choked up at the memory.)
These moments are fleeting, we must learn to revel in the small things. Even something as small as the view from the rear view mirror.
4 comments:
LOVE this post Katy :) You have 4 little blessings in your back seat! Xoxo...resh.
It's so nice to know that mine aren't the only ones pushing each other's buttons on these rainy, house-bound days. Treasure those tender moments! Hopefully when they and we look back on these years we'll just remember those sweet times. :)
Your kids are so wise! Maybe you can hold them to the pact. "Remember you said you weren't going to argue" It's worth a try :-)
Sweet memories! Get them to understand that it is only with the help of the HS that they will be able to be agreeable, that nothing in themselves can do this apart from Him. That keeps it positive, but not in their strength. Hallelujah! We all need more of those rear mirror views! Love you, Mom : )
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