It doesn't take long to say, "You know what? Mommy and I really enjoy you." But the results will last a very long time, indeed.
It doesn't take much longer to let a little one "help out" by carrying or loading or holding tools than it does to do it yourself. But that very little bit of extra time, or patience, or effort that it takes from you yields a very large benefit for the Little Helper.
It doesn't take a noticeably longer time to unload the car if you haul a not-really-sleeping child into bed, even if he could get up and walk. But the smile and giggle from his bed once he's safely tucked in and kissed will keep you warm all night.
It's so easy to fall into the trap of looking for the Big Changes, the Big Moves, the Big of the Big to really show the children that we love them, cherish them, and are there for them. But really, all we have to do is love them, cherish them, and be there for them. It really doesn't take long to make a Big Impact on a Little Heart.
Kiss those babies!
~Dy
3 comments:
How true! I have to say, we're bad at the carrying-in-the-kids thing. But when you have to make 4 trips it's really tiring. But I'll remember to do that every once in awhile. ;-)
Your such a good mom! :-)
You have no idea how much I needed to hear that. Thank you for posting your heart.
-dawn
I must admit that in our extremely small kitchen it is soooo hard for me to get motivated to teach the kidlets how to cook.
Aren't those memories of hauling a sleeping little one just precious. I know that I so very much enjoy remembering my baby (5 1/2) sleeping (or pretending too) while hauling them up the stairs! It is priceless.
And, yes, the fruit from these small actions will be long lasting.
Take care Dy!
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