Reasons Number 273-278 I’m Glad My Kids Can Talk
by Kym on September 29, 2008
1) Because when I have a mild fever and open up all the windows they can tell me that they’re cold before their lips turn blue or they run the risk of losing any of their extremeties.
2) When I say, “Here Becca, put this in the garbage please.” She knows what I mean. Love that.
3) The arrival of the dreaded period/in-your-face-you’re-not-pregnant-AGAIN can be met with loving hugs and hair strokes from my little girls after I tell them I’m sad and need some loves.
4) Listening to my four year old read herself a book, making up the words as she goes and singing them as she turns the pages.
5) Finishing reading her a story and having her turn to give me an impulsive hug and say, “You’re my best friend, Mommy. You’re my favouritest mommy in the whoooooole wooooorld!”
It’s worth getting lipped off every now and again. It really is.
26 comments
Yes, it is! 100percent.
Love the bestest mommy moments.
by Eowyn on September 29, 2008 at 12:51 pm. #
Oh, I love those all those things too. Especially being able to know if they’re uncomfortable. And the “reading” to themselves. I can watch that for hours (well, I would be able to if they ever did it for that long).
by Lisa on September 29, 2008 at 12:55 pm. #
Ahh… today I wish my son could talk, even if I still love the rambling that is just garble.
by Sarah on September 29, 2008 at 12:59 pm. #
Even on days when my kids talk my ear off (Oh, there it is. It must have peeled off over dinner last night…) I am so proud/grateful to hear them speak their minds.
(Zack didn’t talk until he was 4, and hasn’t stopped since.)
Feel better.
by Lisa Milton on September 29, 2008 at 1:01 pm. #
*HUGS* I’m sorry that this isn’t your month, but glad you find solace in the words of your daughters.
by Kate on September 29, 2008 at 1:41 pm. #
Yes, the mouth speaks in many forms from a child. But, at least you can understand what their needs are and how they are feeling, even if it’s not in your favor. Cute love notes you received.
by Jan on September 29, 2008 at 1:42 pm. #
Seriously? It’s the best. I really think life gets easier when they can begin to explain what they want instead of just howling.
by Melanie J on September 29, 2008 at 2:36 pm. #
I agree! I loved the point where I could reason with my kids even on a very elementary level. There’s just something wonderful about a person who will immediately give you loves if you need them.
I’m so glad you got some today.
by JustRandi on September 29, 2008 at 2:42 pm. #
If I were one of your girls, I would hug you too.
Such a sweet post, lady. So true.
by Heather of the EO on September 29, 2008 at 2:45 pm. #
Yes. It is worth it.
by dapoppins on September 29, 2008 at 3:04 pm. #
just wait till the sark kicks in. wait…
by hollydolly on September 29, 2008 at 3:28 pm. #
Lydia’s beginning to be communicative (and succeed at it, as apposed to when she would say mumble mumble mumble and then get furious when I didn’t understand her). I love it. I’m sorry for another month for you, but I’m glad that your daughters are there to love you.
by Thora on September 29, 2008 at 3:38 pm. #
awww!
by MomBabe on September 29, 2008 at 3:43 pm. #
Treasure all these precious memories. You will need them when they become teenagers.
by GreenJello on September 29, 2008 at 3:55 pm. #
Awwww I too love when they call me their best friend. I may even like it more than when they throw things away for me. What is it with kids and loving to throw things in the can?
by Shanna on September 29, 2008 at 3:58 pm. #
You’re right – those moments are worth all the other craziness that goes on!
by Melissa on September 29, 2008 at 3:58 pm. #
awwwww… such sweet moments.
by LeeGro on September 29, 2008 at 5:29 pm. #
Yesterday my ten year old told me I was nice. I asked him, “What about all those times I’m mean and yell at you?” He said, “We deserve it when you yell at us.”
I still want to work on not yelling as much (I grew up in a yelling home), but it was nice to hear they aren’t permanently scarred and don’t think I am the worst mom ever.
by Heffalump on September 29, 2008 at 5:58 pm. #
So sorry about the #3. *hugs* from me, too.
But how sweet are your girls! Awww.
by Beth on September 29, 2008 at 9:04 pm. #
Nicely put! I’ll try to remember these things next time my kids are running around screaming like crazy children:)
by Jen on September 29, 2008 at 10:33 pm. #
I have to confess that I often secretly enjoy the lipping off. My kids crack me up, but I have to maintain a strict poker face, or they’d realize what a poseur of a mother I am.
by Novembrance on September 30, 2008 at 4:24 am. #
Awwww…I have those sad moments too.
And I enjoy the lipping off sometimes too.
by Sketchy on September 30, 2008 at 5:51 am. #
So precious.
by Jaina on September 30, 2008 at 2:25 pm. #
Ditto Novembrance. My kids are clever, I tell you. And they’ve actually caught me laughing at their wisecracks a time or two! (Hubby was not amused.)
by charrette on September 30, 2008 at 3:47 pm. #
I agree!
Hope you feel better soon! (((Hugs)))
by Erin on September 30, 2008 at 6:45 pm. #
Great perspective.
Sorry that you got that dreaded monthly news again :( !!
(((HUGS)))
by An Ordinary Mom on October 1, 2008 at 10:55 am. #