Thursday, October 15, 2009
Stop and smell the roses....
or your little one as you put them to bed. I was hurrying to get the kids baths, pj's and into bed. Elena is sick and has been acting like, well, a bum, anyway I put her in bed and give her a hug and a kiss, she then reaches out her arm and pulls my head down to rest on her. I lay there and she strokes my head, while either talking or singing something. I say okay good night and lift my head, she pushes it back down, again with the stroking. I don't know if you have ever had a two year old stroke your head, but it was beyond description. I don't have the words to say how it made me feel. I love her and I am soooo grateful for this little moment we got to share, for this little reminder to slow down and enjoy the journey. I can't describe to you the love I felt for her and for my Heavenly Father, and FROM my Heavenly Father. I am blessed to have both my kids in my life and I love them. And this was one of those moments I will hold on to forever. :-)
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Thanks for sharing that sweet moment with us. I hope Elena is feeling better now.
ReplyDeleteI love when my kids force me to take a moment and love them. Often they will actually make me smell the flowers. Or EVERY SINGLE flower on the WHOLE walk.
ReplyDeletewhat a sweet girl! My boys often want me to lie with them too. I dont let them touch my hair though becuase one time i did and it was pulled out.. and with how thin my hair was i was upset to lose a chunk! anyways i do love that fresh out of the bath smell, i need to enjoy it while i can because one day they will grow up and not want there mother smelling their hair at bed time!
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