Oh man I’m going to miss being a mom to little children! Eddie, today, has just melted my heart. He was really tired after school today and a little cranky. It was time for soccer practice, so reluctanly, he put down his gaming device and started getting dressed for soccer. I wanted to soften his mood a little so I grabbed my guitar and gently began strumming the only song I remember how to play – the song off of Wedding Singer that Adam Sandler sings on the airplane at the end. It’s about growing old with someone. The verses talk about different ways you would want to take care of someone and grow old with them. As I softly sang the verses, Eddie thoughtfully gazed at me and then began to sob. I finished the song and then asked him why he was crying. “That song was sad!” he cried. “It reminded me you are going to die someday and I don’t want you to die!” Haha. He’s a sweet boy and has the biggest heart. I just love him! I love that he still lets me scrub the “engines dirty nose” after brushing his teeth. I love that he lets me draw him a bubble bath with “sleepy bubbles” in and put on spa music for him to listen to while he soaks. I love that he still loves for me to dry him off after the bath or shower.
Jentri loves painting and art. Today I bought her a new canvas that is bigger than she is, haha. She was so excited. I asked her what she was going to paint and she said a person and some flowers. I could tell by the dreamy look on her face that she had the image already vivid in her mind. I don’t know how she does it, but I love that she does! Her artistic brain fascinates me.
UGH … why do they have to grow up?! And when can I have grandbabies?! Life is simply too good with them. I feel so blessed.
Forever grateful to get to be their mom. It humbles me deeply that the Lord would entrust their special spirits to me.
