Why is it that we as parents that we think many of the things our small children do are the cutest or sweetest thing ever? I don't know the answer to this question, but I know it must have something to do with the overwhelming love we feel for them. Sometimes I get frustrated or annoyed with the daily happenings of life, but Haley can come in with her pudgy little arms to give me a hug, and my frustrations seem to slip away. Around 10:30 last night, I was washing dishes when Haley woke up crying and yelling for me. At first, I went in and gave her the pacifier assuming that would calmer her down as usual. A few minutes later she started crying again. So I went to get her and took her into my room to rock her. Right before she closed her eyes for the final time, she looked up at me and whispered luuuu ooooo. My heart was mush at that second. I love her so much.
Then this morning, Haley and Matt started eating before I did. When I sat down to pray, I bowed my head. Haley reached her hand for mine and said "Anem." This is how she says Amen, and it is the only part of the prayer she can say. She says it before we pray and after we pray. Sometimes she even says it during the prayer as if it will finish the prayer sooner. It was so sweet that she wanted to join me as I prayed this morning.
No comments:
Post a Comment