What a change from me pulling blankets off her and bugging her every morning with the song... "Good morning sunshine, time to get out of bed!" Guess she decided to play Freaky Friday that morning.
Sam snuggled in bed Saturday morning.
"Sam, I wake you with a back rub every morning before school, do you think you can give me one today?"
Grumpy Sam - "No!" Exits my bed, and leaves me bummed.
10 minutes later.. a sweet change of heart.
"I'm sorry Mom, you deserve back rubs too."
He gave me the most epic back massage, that boy has talent!
Christian having his first Jr. High girlfriend has its perks.
Lately, I don't have to tell him twice to get out of bed, nor do I have to remind him to brush his teeth every morning.
Poor Emmalyn always strapped in the freezing car seat while I take her siblings to school each morning.
So many secrets held, and holding them costs so much! Praying for healing, and the hope that one day you will let the walls come crashing down. Walls erected to keep others out, to dull the pain, to pretend things aren't the way they are. Those walls all that are paper thin, we can all see through. But what's on the other side is someone that God loves and wants desperately to be happy. The reason for the walls are understandable, yet not-necessary. Those that come knocking understand and turn away head hanged low, arms and heart aching. The walls WILL someday crash down, and those waiting will be there for you always and forever.
We're two of a kind. Nature or nurture, that's debatable. What is known is I carry a lot of her traits both good and bad.
Self-Sacrificing
We both put others needs/wants above our own, sometimes to fault. Showing our love by the things we do. Using our gifts to lift others up. Whether it's a clean house, a creative photo book, or knowing exactly what to say. Thank you mom for all that you do for me and our family!
Scatterbrained
So yeah, we loose our keys A LOT! We know what it's like for each other having a million thoughts roam through our head. It's sometimes distracting, but always interesting!
Imagination
Although her inner world always seems to be filled with roses and sunshine, and mine is filled with the POSSIBILITY of rain and ants coming to the picnic. She's showed me reality has limitations, so why not fantasize about what could be! Within your head anything is possible.
Alone time a necessity
We're both introverted, but NOT shy.. at least not with strangers. You may see us chat it up with complete strangers, but when it comes to opening up our inner worlds, it takes a long time to gauge who can handle our quirkiness. Oh, and don't ask her to accompany you to the mall (picture wild animal in cage). But if you must, she will because she loves you that much!
Patience... what's that?
Mom's time limit for watching the littles is about 2.5 hours.
I too, loose my patience often, needing to re-evaluate what's not working. My mom however, is much more go with the flow than I am. I strive for others to better themselves, while my mom is more accepting of loved ones the way they are. I believe this difference between the two of us compliments, but sometimes divides. None the less, patience is something we constantly pray for more of!
Pssst....Mom your craziness is showing
Just like my mom, as I age (not the same as mature) I reveal more of my quirks. She's taught me it's fun to be who I am!
It's crazy, silly, fun when we do this together.. the kids think we're bat shit crazy!
Faults
We share many and complain to each other the way we wish we could be. More tolerant, outgoing, motivated, will-powered, ect. But we're accepting of each other just the way we are and lift each other up when the other self loathes. We love each other unconditionally, faults and all.
I love that my mom gave me pieces of herself. I also love that she gives me her wisdom on how to both love and manage this crazy personality of mine.. I am who I am! Thanks Mom!
Mom was an air traffic control - I was a 911 dispatcher
Now I'm a stay at home mom - She is a stay at home grandma
