Kids say the funniest things! We all know that, also the most embarrassing things too. What parent hasn't had a moment where their child has said something that has caused you to want the ground to swallow you up.
I remember taking Mr Social to a doctors appointment when he was 2 only for him to joyfully announce that 'Daddy hits Mummy'. He turned round and grinned at me and I felt in that moment like he was saying 'try and get out of that Mummy'. Well of course the doctor would not have been doing her job correctly had she not followed up on the alarming statement. So there proceeded a number of questions as the doctor ascertained what kind of domestic violence occurred in this house. I must have been the colour of beetroot. I quickly realised that what my 2 year old had witnessed was my husband giving my derrière an affectionate tap as I was doing the washing up the evening before. This image had obviously stuck in my young son's mind and he was filled with a burning desire to tell anybody he met the following day. Thankfully the doctor was able to laugh at the misunderstanding and I came away more than embarrassed.
Since then there has been less bottom tapping and more affectionate back rubs and kisses, we felt this came across much better to strangers and my son could understand this more, after all we give him lots of kisses.
Mr Social and Mr Cheeky delight us with some wonderful one liners. We are constantly amused by what they say and how their mind works.
Tonight Mr Social was contemplating life when he and his brothers were grown up and married and no longer at home. Apparently at that point I should get a dog! Yes to ease my aching heart after all my children have left home I should replace them with a dog. Now I am not the biggest animal lover in the world. My current philosophy is why should I give myself extra work to do by having a pet when not necessary. If any pet was to make me change my mind a dog may just do it although recently the idea of chickens is quite appealing but that's another story.
It got me thinking though, what will life be like when my children are grown and gone. Right now it is hard to imagine but I hope when my time comes and I am rattling about my house that I could rattle around for God's glory. Maybe I could be of use to the church? Maybe I could be of use to young mums just starting out? Maybe I could be fostering? Maybe I could be working in the community? Only God knows the path my life will take and so I put my trust in Him.
Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him and He shall direct your paths...Proverbs 3:5-6
Whatever the future I am glad I am not there yet. I don't want to wish away these years of motherhood. Each moment I treasure, each memory I make, I want to enjoy these days and make a difference in my children's lives now.
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