A Happy Accident
by Kym on April 18, 2008
Did you ever do something wonderful by accident?
I hate it when I do that.
Not the wonderful bit, that’s quite lovely and I like the warm fuzzy glow that comes with that. It’s the accidental bit that kind of rankles. There’s no opportunity for self-inflicted ego stroking. No preening, strutting or knuckle polishing. It’s a let down sometimes, that realization of having done something quite grand but having not meant to and therefore not being able to take proper credit.
If you hadn’t guessed yet that I had an experience with this phenomenon recently then yours is perhaps not the keenest of intellects (nicely done, eh? Insult the readers, that’ll keep them coming back, yes).
It happened this morning at a time that I can’t quite determine as the power was knocked out last night for an indeterminate period of time (it was flashing 12:38 on my alarm clock, if that’s any help).
Becca was having a good sleep in, but I heard Emma cry out from her room and I ran down the stairs, jumped the last few as is my habit, and let myself into her room. I didn’t scoop her up and carry her to the breakfast table though. I climbed into her bed and gave her a good snuggle and had a bit of a chat. And then we read some books.
This might not seem all that wonderful to you, but Emma was pretty dazzled by the experience. She put one of her little hands on either side of my face, gave me her most earnest of looks and said, “Mommy? I love you sooooooooooooooooooo much!”
There were that many o’s. Really.
And I earned that love completely by accident this morning. It makes me want to do more to earn it on purpose.
15 comments
You’re so cute. ;)
by The MomBabe on April 18, 2008 at 10:23 pm. #
my intellect is AMAZINGLY keen because i knew you were going to have a happy accident when i saw the post title. does that make me a genius?
there were so many o’s there that surely you were cheered by them. were they cheery-os? is that why you didn’t need breakfast straight away?
oh that is just the worst ever. okay i’m going to bed now, hanging my head in shame.
by holly on April 18, 2008 at 11:09 pm. #
These kinds of happy accidents make me want to try harder to be a better parent!
by An Ordinary Mom on April 18, 2008 at 11:32 pm. #
what a sweet experience to have with your ltitle one. and what a great reward to receive!
by aubrey on April 18, 2008 at 11:54 pm. #
How cute! I love those moments.
by Fooferoo on April 19, 2008 at 12:53 am. #
That is so sweet. It always amazes me how little it takes to make them smile!
by Rebecca on April 19, 2008 at 1:20 am. #
Such a sweet moment. This is one of those that you put in the memory treasure box.
by Tonya on April 19, 2008 at 2:14 am. #
That was sooooooooooooooooooo sweet. I mean that, with that many o’s. Here’s to many more happy accidents. They are the best kind.
by Jan on April 19, 2008 at 2:27 pm. #
That was so cute. I love that, when they look at you like you’re a super hero or an angel or something. Sighhhh. x
by Jo Beaufoix on April 19, 2008 at 5:59 pm. #
That’s it. Enough of the insults. I’m NEVER coming back. Hhmpf.
Oh wait, but this was such a nice story. Maybe I’ll give you one more chance…
by Carolyn on April 20, 2008 at 12:18 am. #
Did I tell you you were tagged gorgeous? Well you are. Come and play.
by Jo Beaufoix on April 20, 2008 at 3:42 pm. #
I love it when my kids have nightmares, because I KNOW I’ll get to practice my best mom skills. You expressed this in such a wonderful way.
by Sue on April 21, 2008 at 2:26 pm. #
a happy accident indeed! what an amazing way to start the day!
the other day i was play with Zander and his Lego. he suddenly reached over, turned my face towards his, smiled at me and gave me a kiss.
don’t highlights like those make all the bad stuff just fade away? :-)
by monkeysandmarbles on April 21, 2008 at 4:25 pm. #
I just LOVE the way you write!
And, good job, Mamma. Accident or not, it sounds like one of those good moments. ;)
by Magirk on April 21, 2008 at 6:44 pm. #
I am keenly intelligent cause i had it all figured out. You are such a cute mom!
by Julie Wright on April 21, 2008 at 6:49 pm. #