You may have noticed that my last post was a little...uh...negative. I didn't mean for it to be...Actually, I don't like to think of it as negative....I prefer to think of it as a post dedicated to some of the challenges and opportunities for growth that motherhood can bring.(That sounded more acceptable, right?) This post will be dedicated to the good stuff, that catches you off guard, and makes you cry, that motherhood can bring.
My Adam was getting dressed for school the other day and had an extremely hard time getting his pants to button at the top. At the time, I made a mental note about needing to get him more school pants...but after I helped him button them up, I didn't think too much more about it. It probably should have crossed my mind that he may have a hard time if he needed to go to the bathroom at school, but...in the before school rush, I generally don't have a lot of forethought.
When he returned from school that afternoon he said in a matter-of- fact tone..."Mom, today I couldn't get my pants down when I had to go to the bathroom at school." I began to apologize to him, and then asked fearfully in a whisper, "Did you almost have an accident?" He said calmly, as he ate his after-school snack, "No, I just said a prayer and God helped me get my pants off." I was unbelievably touched. At first, I admit, that I had to suppress laughter when I envisioned my poor, sweet boy in a desperate struggle to get his pants down...but then, I felt tears well up in my eyes as I thought about how Adam knew to turn to Heavenly Father when he was in need. I asked myself what I would have done in that same situation...would I have turned to my Heavenly Father in prayer, or just ended up ripping my pants as I flailed around the bathroom stall? Adam, you made me think, buddy. I am really grateful for your example.
December 2007~ Adam 7 years and 5 months old
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Okay, that is the sweetest thing. Gotta live for those rewards motherhood can bring in between those lovely challenges?
Remember to re-read this post after Sunday's sacrament meeting.
Lauren, that is so awesome! It seems so simple to the children, doesn't it? That's what he's been taught to do so he does it. I can take that as an example for myself! Why, when we get to be adults, does it get a little harder to just do all the things we've been taught? Just do it!
Thanks for that story!
he is sooo sweet! (and i love the nice scenic backgorund of the carilion NRV hospital couches...) very touching!
Nice. And plus, he's cute.
Most of my most spiritual moments happen in the bathroom.
Oh. I forgot to tell you. We use Greenbaum so we aren't searchable. Lenore has had some unfortuate blog incidents. AND I got your Christmas card today! So cute.
Wow, so sweet. I don't know that it would have crossed my mind either. I have previously sent Emilia to school (hopefully it was daycare at the time) with overall suspenders that were to hard for her to do and undo. Let's just say that I didn't do it repeatedly.
Thanks for your comment on my blog but trust me "responsible" isn't a word that I would use with us. We have overspent in the last two years since we have been married and bought things we "wanted" instead of "needed". Now I have a stronger desire to stay at home and I know that we will never accomplish that until we get our debt under control.
Seriously sweet little boy. And good Mom for teaching him! Tell Ellie I prefer to go by Green-bomb because that is more accurate in our family.
Also, thanks for being nice about the cleaning lady post. I thought it might rub some the wrong way (and I'm sure it will which is kind of OK with me!). She's a very big part of my life, and heaven forbid I not share.
So La--looks like you are "IN"...loved catching up since we have been in Cali. But in regards to your journalistic swayings-- stick with the "People" format rather than going all "Post" on us. And look--I am posting as Jaime!!!
so.... i have already publically admonished you to blog more often... step it up woman.
but i love you anyway!
That is such a cute story! You guys are great.
that is too sweet! you really have the sweetest little boys. although, i couldnt help but think what you would have done in the bathroom. i am pretty sure i would have been right there by yeah... oh wait. i mean, i would have done the same thing. not that i would have been next to you while you where flailing... its late. i just need to stop myself. you get my point... right!?!??!
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