By Tracey on Aug 18, 2013 06:00 am
What is it with boys?
So we are walking from the parking lot to the church
entrance—simple enough. Or is it?
We are
walking on the rock path and sidewalk. He is
walking around the bushes and through the grass.
We are
walking across the street. He is
bouncing across the street “blasting” cars—woosh, pppssshhhwww.
We are
again walking on the sidewalk. He is
balancing on the curb, then walking on the mulch, then heading towards the rock
wall.
Hubby says, “Come here and walk with us.” He falls in line
beside his father and then proceeds to strut his way towards the door in sort
of a half-penguin, half-ape saunter—all the while singing some happy little
tune.
We all made it to church and enjoyed the service, but somehow I
think he had the most fun getting there. And yes, upon repeating much of
the same process, returning back to the car.
Boys just do things … well, like boys.
So mom, let him. And if you’re fortunate, he’ll rub off on
you and you’ll balance on rock walls with him! (Yep, I did … heels and all!)
I read that article
a while back.
It made me laugh,
and realize
my boy are BOYS!
They always choose
to walk through the water,
in the mud,
on the rocks.
Sometimes I think
wow, they are crazy,
undisciplined kids!
Where is their mom?!
But then I read
an article like this,
from a Christian Blogger Mom,
and come to understand,
I need to JOIN them!
I see these paths
as dirty, mom difficult
and possibly dangerous.
They see fun,
challenge
and dirty!
Before I had kids,
I prayed and prayed
He would give me boys.
He did,
now I need to learn
to appreciate them more.
After going back and forth
about it for a couple of years,
we finally made the decision
to not have a third child.
There were pros and cons
but mainly,
I want to savor
the time I have with these two.
I don't want to miss
any milestones,
I want them
to have every opportunity.
Mainly,
I don't want to miss
a second because
they change so fast.
The daily
grind of parenthood
is not easy.
It is easy to wish time away.
Then, as I look back at pictures
and see these two sweet babies....
My heart aches
and I want those babies back.
I don't want to feel that way
about today.
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| Every day....all day....camo! |
So,
we play army and cowboys
and board games
and hide-and-seek.
We run and run
and play in the dirt,
rough-house
and cuddle.
And,
I am thankful
they are more independent,
almost done with diapers
and sleep all night.
I will not look back...
I will follow their path.
love, the rockinryans
