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Sunday, March 16, 2008

Life

Sometimes life as a parent can be very difficult. Constantly breaking up fights between children. The loud noises from exuberant playing. The name calling, Abram's latest fun time. Half truths and tattle tales. Constantly having to stay on top of them to get their chores or homework done. Laundry that was only worn for 5 minutes. Coughs, runny noses and sticky hands. Trying to get Faith to wear her sweatshirt, or even her coat for that matter. Keeping the youngest out of the oldest child's stuff. Trying to keep the oldest from tormenting the girl just to see her scream. Getting Ethyn to stay on track and finish the task at hand. Each child tries to get the other in trouble. The toothpaste all over the bathroom sink 1 hour after cleaning the sink. I think you get the picture though I could go on.



Sometimes I wonder if I'm ever going to get through to them. Will they ever learn? Am I the parent I should be? What am I doing so wrong? Can I do anything right? Then I stumble upon this at 10:30 at night.







It's going to be OK. Why? Because they do get it. Ethyn had been in bed for and hour and a half. Abram was doing all he could to keep Ethyn awake. Ethyn asked if he could sleep somewhere else. We told him he could sleep in Faiths' bed (she's in our closet with the humidifier). An hour later he came out and went back to his own bed. We got up to check on things at 10:30 and found this surprise message he had made his sister for the morning. What a wonderful big brother. I don't think we'll get after him for staying up late this time.

"Children are like sponges. You give and give and they soak it all up but one squeeze and you get it all back".

6 comments:

Heidi said...

Aww, that is sooo sweet!! I'm so glad you took a picture to remember it. :)

wandering nana said...

Motherhood... it involves noise, fights, sickness, heartache, anger, mean words, tears, smiles, hugs, kisses, sweet words, love and thanks. It is a cycle that never ends. But the rewards are worth it and the benefits are unbelievable. I've missed your blogging.

Chelle said...

That is the sweetest thing.

At first, I thought it said "I love you. - Faith"... like she wrote it for you. As I read on, I realized that it was from Ethyn to Faith, and that is even cuter. What a great big brother.

I can see how those little moments can make all of the noise and chaos of life pale in comparison.

Stacey said...

Love that! I'm sure it doesn't happen often, but I have seen your kids do many things for each other because they want to see them happy. You have a great family.

Unknown said...

GAAA! This totally made me cry! What sweet kids you have. Usually, right? ;)
Thanks for blogstalking me--now it's my turn to return the favor. Your kids are adorable. Sure can't tell they've got Leavitt blood, can you? ha ha!
Can I add you to our KHS blogroll?

Erin Anderson said...

This is so sweet it makes me want to cry!