(door slam) “Oh man! It’s SO great to come home to homemade cookies after a day of school like today … thanks Mom!!” – my son, age 21.
I’m so glad I made cookies today.
See, I’ve been enjoying all the Mother’s Day posts, but I’ve especially enjoying the ones written by moms of very young kids, and how much they love the fact that, in their kid’s eyes, they are perfect, they are their everything, they can do no wrong.
I remember those days – so fondly. I LOVED knowing my kids only knew me as love, – the be all and end all… but those don’t last. Kids wise up.
I’m not saying that’s bad….it’s just different. I’m not always the good guy anymore. Sometimes they think I’m the bad guy. But, that’s our job, to bring them up, to let them learn, to help them learn, to help them discern right from wrong, to teach them what is right…. But, part of that is learning that Mom is not perfect. And sometimes I miss the days then they thought I was.
I may not be perfect, they may not always like me, but they still love me, and I am still their soft place to land.
I am blessed, my kids love me, still… even when they know the “real” me, faults and all. They know I love them and do my best.
But I’m still glad I made cookies today.
—Train child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not turn from it. Proverbs 22:6
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The Pleasures of God, John Piper
What a great way to look at it. I like when they start coming back to realizing you really are ok. 🙂
Amen!
We have a silly rule in our house. Never eat cookies by yourself – for they are much better with a friend:D That silly idea came when my boy was little and has brought a wonderful time of visiting and heartfelt sharing that still thrives today. Its amazing how a little cookie can bring so much to another person.
So true! I’ve got both a teenager and a toddler and they are world’s apart. But they are both as happy as you can imagine when I bake some cookies!
First they wise up to realize that you are the bad guy sometimes, but then they REALLY wise up and realize why that is. Your cookies look yummy!
I am still in the adoration stage of motherhood. Thank you for reminding me to appreciate it.
Amy
it wasn’t until Corra became a todler that I finally understood my Mom. And we have grow so much closer now. She loves it when I call her up and apologize for something obnoxious that I did as a child, because now my kids are doing it. And now, I understand why it was annoying to her! *L*
Like always, you are right :). My little ones are my heart and my life and they make my world so much better. I think it is funny when I make something like a hot dog and they think that I am the bestest cook ever, hehehe. Or, I make lemonade and my little one looks at me and says–Mom, this is the best drink ever!
I’m still “perfect” in Noey’s eyes. I’m still the one she always wants to be with! I sing to Noey at night sometimes and she always says “Mommy, you have the most beautiful voice” (I don’t!) I know that will change one day soon, so I’m enjoying it while I can.
That’s why God gave me Katie…
He knew I was in need of a little more adoration :o)
he he he
I love your post.
Donna
p.s. Katie is ten years younger than her next sib.
and 17 years younger than her oldest brother.
My kids still think of me as perfect, although most days I feel far from perfect. It’ll be interesting when things start changing with them, but for now I’m just going to enjoy it!
You said it all.
amen… lucky girl.. amen.
miam!!! cookies! can i have one lol?
have a nice day!!!
milouson