February 15, 2012

Help My Mom Be Nice.

So bedtime is truly one of my favorite times of day.  And I don't just say that because I'm sending my kids off to bed with the possibility of enjoying 5 minutes of me time, or even a chance to go to the bathroom alone, though some days those are very appealing ideas.  It's one of my favorites because we have a great routine that includes reading stories, singing a few bedtime songs & having family prayer together, and it's just a chance for us to enjoy each other without anywhere else to be.  Tonight was no exception from the norm, until, in the middle of a really nice prayer my 4 year old said "bless my mom that she can be nice every day when she gets frustrated."  Oy.  That hits like a ton of bricks. Right in the face.  So, here's to hoping that his mom can get it together & not get frustrated.  Even if the wall is covered in toothpaste or Century Link disconnects my internet for the 3rd time in 2 weeks or my Crohn's is fighting me like a ninja in my innards while my kids are fighting like ninjas over a happy meal toy.  Or whatever the case may be.  Yes, please bless that his mom will be nice every day even when she gets frustrated.

3 comments:

DaBudges said...

HAHA Bubba said almost the exact same thing the other night! Gotta love the things our kiddos teach us! Miss you!!!

brady and kenzie said...

This is SO cute! Kid's prayers have got to be one of my favorite things. I'm not worried, you are one of the best moms I know, & definitely a mom I hope I can be even somewhat like!

Brooke said...

Don't you love it?! Half sweet, half ouch. All of us moms need prayers like that, I tell ya.