Today while McKenna and Ty were sleeping and Nate was playing a game on the computer, I laid down on the couch to have a little nap. Just as I was drifting off to sleep I hear Nate's little voice "Mommy I want to play lite brite or do a puzzle". In order for him to do these things I have to get up and reach them down for him, so me being half asleep and really not wanting to get up said "Mommy's just going to have a rest first". I heard Nate go into the kitchen to redo the puzzle that was already on the table, and I drifted off to a nice sleep. I woke up to some whispering. I looked over and Nate was sitting on the floor with some of his toys playing quietly. I watched him for about 5 minutes until our eyes met and he did his little embarrassed laugh as he realized I was watching him. I once heard one of the apostle's say that Motherhood is not perfect but filled with perfect moments...this was one of those moments for me! He got up and with no second thought said again, "Mommy I want to play lite brite or do a puzzle". How could I not get up immediately and help him with what he wanted after he put his desire's on hold so I could have a sleep. After I gave him a big hug and told how much I appreciated his kindness and his thoughtfulness we went and did a puzzle together.
I'm going to try and notice and write down more of the perfect moment's that Motherhood brings to me! I just don't want to forget them!
06/02/09
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