one of the most special times with my children is when i am tucking them into bed. i find with both of my daughters that this is the time they want to share ideas, thoughts, feelings, dreams, and emotions with me. my instinct is to talk, talk, talk, but i have learned that if i will be quiet that they will share all kinds of things with me. this is one of my most special times with my children.
now don't get me wrong, sometimes i am so tired myself, that i just want to lay on the couch and just kiss them goodnight there, but the gentle prodding of the Holy Spirit causes me to get off my laurels and take pleasure in this special right of passage as a mother. it is the times when i am most tired, that they share the most with me. what is so neat is i don't even have to ask questions, they just share with me. i hope that this timeless ritual, will be so special to them, that when they are in their teenage years, they will still feel comfortable sharing with me, even when the stakes are higher. i am raising my girls telling them that they can tell, or say anything to me, if they say it with a respectful attitude. they can even tell me when they are really mad at me, or if they don't like a decision i've made.
thank you girls for so richly blessing my life. you are the truest part of my heart. i love looking at life through your eyes.
ttnf...........
Friday, June 22, 2007
a special time.......
Posted by kdp at 10:25 AM
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As my brother and I got to be teenagers, we tucked my parents in. It was a nightly thing for us to all lay on their big king size bed together and talk and laugh. We had so much fun - it still makes me smile to think about it. They probably missed out on lots of sleep because of us but I think the payoff has been great. I know my kids will always be welcome on our bed.
My eldest, Jason, loves to talk right before bedtime too. Unforunately he gets himself so excited that I have to cut him off sometimes and talk about it in the morning. We have our ritual tuck-in time of a couple of songs & prayer, along with 40+ stuffed animals! Sometimes I can't find him in the morning amongst the zoo! :) And little TJ always has to have his back rubbed until he falls asleep. Aren't they cute? Thanks for the reminder for such a time as these :)
That is so special. I remember the times when I was growing up and waking to the soft sound of my dad praying over me while I slept...
oh to go back and do it again. i would take more time, listen more often, cuddle more, drink it in...
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