We've been stuck at home with colds for the past couple of days and cabin fever has definitely set in. This afternoon Reed asked me to go sit in Dada's truck. I instantly said no because I had a thousand things to do. I got behind on laundry, cleaning, dishes, etc. and today was the first day I felt well enough to do it all. Instantly huge crocodile tears welled up and he started crying the most heartbroken, devastated cry!
I instantly had to check myself and remember that Reed hasn't left the house in days either. Reed has missed out on playing with his friends, going on outings and being out of the house. He was actually asking me to share in a priveledge previously only reserved for him and Dada and I had selfishly declined just because I didn't want to!
I think sometimes we forget how much the smallest things mean to our children and how easy it is to make them happy. Just like any other "job" sometimes we don't feel like it, we're tired, we're busy and we don't want to make the effort. But unlike a normal "job" our actions have a much larger impact on the lives of another human being, whether it's positive or negative. The reward is far greater when we respond by putting them first! Reed reminded me of this today and so I grabbed the keys and off we went and he was the happiest little boy on earth!
"Driving" dada's truck
Always time to check out airplanes!
He loves looking at himself in the mirror!
Telling mama to get back in.
I was showing him the back and he was yelling for me to get him!
I started jumping up and down to rock the truck! (Don't tell Justin)
Reed finally joined me for our own little tailgate party!
Checking out the equipment
Look at those eyelashes!
Checking out another truck going by.
And another airplane!
Thanks boss for reminding me that I always have to do a good job whether I feel like it or not!
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