The love of your child.

If we as parents listen, our children can teach us so much. My neighbor Cheryl talks about it all the time.

I was going through something the other day and Aj (who is the most affectionate child ever) came up to me grabbed my hands and said a mumbled prayer. All I could hear was " and I like mommy smile, in Jesus name amen". He gave me a kiss and just walked out of the room.

I bawled lol.

Seems like my children always know when I need an extra hug or when I need them to sleep late or do their chores without complaint. I need days like that. When they are just right in line. Everything goes smoothly, they don't fuss or fight, they eat their food, go to bed and don't forget to brush their teeth.

One of the best decisions I've ever made was to leave corporate america and stay home with my kids. Its been an adventure, but it's the most rewarding thing ever.

Just to be able to go and get them if they are sick without having to go through a whole bunch of red tape. To be able to pick them up from school everyday. Just to be there for them when they need me.

I love being able to look into their eyes, and I can see love and happiness. I love it when they write things like this:

This one is from Aj. You can click it to make it larger.

 

This one is from Kayla. You can click it to make it larger.

 

Jaelyn just sends me text messages lol.

There is nothing I wouldn't do for my children.

I carried them for nine months, and loved them way before they were even born. I talked to them, sang to them, prayed over them and read to them while they were in the womb.

I love them and help them, and discipline them when they get out of line.

I try and teach them lessons and pray that they learn from their mistakes.

I know one day and one day soon, they will all be grown and on their own.

I just hope I've done a good job and can send three great people into the world.

Comments

[Elaray]

This post really touched my heart! AJ's prayer is the sweetest thing ever! I have no doubt that you will send three great people into the world. May God continue to bless you all.

[Virginia J]

You will be amazed what your children you can teach you. We always think we are the teachers. Wrong. My 6 year old has the kindest heart and it amazes me, him being in an inner city school with children that are much more aggressive, and he still remains sweet as ever. But my son said to me "Mommy I love you and I want you to know that before you go to sleep so you can have sweet dreams." Where that came from I have no idea.

[Tracy]

As a parent you only wish that you instill in your children the best of all you have. Their inner most feelings they learn from all around them. Just know when they tell you they Love you they really feel it. It's even more precious coming from a boy child. There will come a time (13-16yrs old) when they try to hide their affection but it's still there. My sons are 6'8 and 6'6, when they come to me and kiss me on my forehead, give me a big bear hug and tell me they Love me, my heart melts:)

[urbanknitrix]

Awesome. I love letters from the kids. I get more affections from the boys then my daughter.

[Nikki]

Sometimes I just sit & look at my kids. They ask me why I'm just staring at them. Even if I told them, they wouldn't understand that I'm remembering when I held them for the first time and in the same moment I'm thinking of when they'll be adults in the blink of an eye.

[Joslyn]

Wow what a wonderful post! As another fellow SAHM I agree that this is the most precious time ever...HOWEVER it is the HARDEST profession I've had to date especially during this season-WINTER...Thanks for the reminder of how sweet our kids are! I'm gonna hug all 3 of my boys a little harder today:-)

P.S I love your daughter's letter..."she is half of my "hart"...(sigh) SO PRECIOUS!!!!

[Robin]

Very sweet post! I've never met your children, but I am sure beyond a shadow of a doubt that you have done an excellent job teaching them to be great people.

[amber]

Well, crud, now I'm tearing up. :( You sound like you are a great mom and are raising some great kids. {{hugs}}

[Nik]

Aw. Those letters are very, very, very, very, very sweet ;D

[shizzknits]

Such a sweet, meaningful post...and right on target! I, too, left a corporate job for being a SAHM. Some days I wondering WTH I was thinking...but most of the time I love it! :)

[Chelle]

I saw this a while back, and cut it out of my newspaper. It hit me exactly the same way with my girls.

http://www.fborfw.com/strip_fix/archives/004208.php

Thanks for being so positive about things. I admire your conviction!

[Don]

Awesome.

I can only imagine how great of a mother you are. Everything about you speaks of your being a nurturer, so when I hear about those 'adventures' here on the blog, I know they are filled with loving integrity.

Kayla saying that you are half her heart is enough to make any parent tear.

I guess your oldest daughter is too grown to be writing her emotions down on paper. ha!

Enjoyed the read.

[Maria]

Awww, such a sweet post! I love it! And you are such an awesome mom to your wonderful children!

[lisa (momy4him)]

you have been blessed with great kids, but even more, they have been blessed with a wonderful mother!

[Carol]

What a lovely post. Thank you.

[Victoria Baylor]

This is so sweet! sniff, sniff!!! Motherhood is indeed a beautiful thing. Your kids will always adore you!!! It's sad that there are kids out there who don't get this kind of love and care. Your kids are blessed!

[Carla]

I wish more parents could understand that children are blessings from God and they are given to us for a reason.

[Tanya]

AMEN! I have always said the most important job in the world is being a Mom and it's truly a blessing to be able to be a SAHM, no daycare can match that.

[Nerd Girl]

What a wonderful post. Thank you for sharing! The joy that my daughter brings me is immeasurable and I am blessed to be her mother.

[Sharon]

That is so beautiful. Our children are a blessing, no doubt. I feel the same way you do about my daughter. My hope is that I send a confident, loving, thoughtful, competent young woman out into the world when it's time for her to be on her own. I work on it every day!

[tracy]

love this post!i can totally relate.

[Trina]

this made me tear up. My son is so affectionate and protective of his mom. Makes my heart melt just even thinking about it. Thanks for this post Adrienne :)

[Patricia Richardson]

Adrienne, as so many others have said, our children are a blessing from God. Maintain the close relationship you have with them always. I'm asking for your prayers. My 40 year old daughter Kelli had a massive stroke last week and she passed away yesterday afternoon. She is an identical twin and as you can proably imagine, her sister Kimberly is devasted as am I. I feel like there is such a hole in my heart. I know that God will not put more on me than I can bear, but please pray my strength in the Lord. Cherish your children and thank God every day for them because even when they grow up and you send them out into the world, they will still be your babies.

[Kim]

the mere fact that they have a mother and a father in the home loving them and loving each other puts them leaps and bounds ahead of most kids. I have heard it said that the best gift a father can give his kids is to love their mother and vice versa. You guys seem to be doing just that. You are doing a fantastic job!

[Carolyn]

Ohmygoodness that just made me cry! What sweet children you have!

[virginia j]

well i know i posted before but i am going to do it again. trust me when i tell u that i wish i could have been a sahm but the stars didn't line up that way. there are so many things i wish i had time to teach my son but with my husband out of work i am the primary bread winner. i miss my son and it never seems to be any down time. the things they do and say can infuriate you or they can melt your heart, the next moment they have u on the floor lol. there is a heart tugging feeling when u watch them become who they are going to become and knowing that u had a lot to do with their development and u had the time to be there for it all. it is a great blessing to watch and to experience because when its gone its GONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You are blessed and there is nothing archaic about staying home and raising children.

[orchidophile]

You know what I'm about to say. You are blessed! Blessed I said. Blessed!

[Phyllis T.]

As I'm going through a very trying time with my daughter right now your affirmation of Motherhood resonates in my heart. You hope so much for them you pray, cry, laugh and always love them. I pray that this continues to carry you through all the wonderful ups and downs of parenthood. You're doing great. As the Word says paraphrasing people will look on your household and say you are blessed Adrienne you fit the bill girl.

[Cheryl]

You KNOW I love this!!!!!

[Roz]

"Train up a child in the way they should go and they will not depart from it." My children are young adults now (22 and 20). You will see the training you have instilled in them pay off more and more as time goes by. Investing in your children has an unbelievable return.

[Thomisia]

This is too sweet! We've gotta love the babies!