Lately My sweet Amy has been noticing all I do as a mother. The other day she must have noticed i was feeling slightly overwhelmed by the chaos. While I was changing Rachel's diaper, listening to Nathan cry from his bed, and barking out orders for Ian to pick up his Trios off the living room floor Amy tenderly says ... "mom, I'm sorry you have to do so much work for us". It was in that moment when I was again grateful for my testimony and love of motherhood. I said to her, "Amy, I love being a mother. Sometimes it is hard work but I love doing it because I love you and Ian and Rachel and Nathan." I was grateful I could emphatically express my gratitude for this most important calling and so grateful for a kind daughter who at 6 years old is already noticing the needs and trials of others and who looks for ways to lift and help.
A few days later as I was clearing the table after dinner Amy decided she was going to be my right hand girl and help me without being asked. She busily helped take the dishes to the sink, but made it a point to hum a tune while she worked. This made my heart smile. She's done this several times and I know it's because she thinks of this primary song "when you're helping, you're happy ... And you SING as you go. For we like to help Mother, for we all love her so". I took her singing to mean that 1. Yes, she was deliberately helping me. 2. Yes, she was happy doing it. 3. Yes, she loved helping me. 4. Yes, she loved me. I'm so grateful for all of my sweet children.
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Oh this post made me cry! You are such a wonderful mother and have fantastic kids.
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