Today the sweet words came from my angel Hiram. He's definitely a 2 year old. That was evident when he dropped his shredded wheat on the chapel floor and then stomped on it to see how it would mash, but tonight he was also my angel. This was a long week for me. Glen did a 90 hour work week, and all three of the kids had colds. By this evening, I was toast. I promise I wasn't being "such a good mommy." As I was attending to one of Hiram's needs I was also holding back tears. Hiram noticed and said, "I love you, mommy."
Later I popped some microwave popcorn, opened a box of soup, and called it dinner. I plopped the food in front of the boys, and hurried about trying to clean up smashed play dough and breakfast dishes. Hiram gently reminded me that we needed to have a blessing. He offered to pray. He humbly thanked our Heavenly Father for the soup, and asked Him to please bless mommy. I was again holding back tears as I gave him a hug and said, "Hiram, you are such a good boy." He looked at me and said, "You are such a good mommy." I'll keep trying.
Sunday, January 24, 2010
Kind Words
Posted by Krista Cook at 6:46 PM
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Kris,
That is the sweetest thing. Those cute, loving and so forgiving children are such good examples to us. These moments help me remember that we need to still work on being more like them---the children! You are such a good mommy and so amazing! We are blessed that those extra hard and long weeks usually do not come too many in a row. I love you so much and your sweet kids. Give them loves from their Blatter family. And thanks for the kind card. We loved it!
Love, Jess
Krista, can i jump through the computer and give you a great big hug and tell you the same thing little Hiram did? Cause he speaks nothing but the truth. You are so amazing. It's evident more and more to me that I have such strong sisters that endure a lot of trials, and I sit back and wonder where mine are. I know that's asking for it, but I feel so blessed, and to have sisters like I do that I can look to for examples, will help me someday when I get thrown a pot of poop. Thank you for who you are. Keep going. I miss those kids dearly, as i miss you SOOOOO!! I also have been missing Glen. I look forward to seeing you guys. Tell Glen he's great. And those long weeks I know are also hard on him. He's a trooper too. Love you guys. Take care, and Feel better. I can't believe Charlotte has a tooth!!!!!!! WHAT!!
kris. ive soooo been there. you are lucky you can hold back the tears...i usually start crying pretty pathetically! when i was prego with jillian, i was having a really rough day (i swear i spent most of that pregnancy on the couch and i wasnt even on bedrest)...i was pretty much crying cause cam had been working so much & i felt pretty alone...when savannah walked into the room and handed me my cell phone - she said "here mommy. you keep this phone right by you...and when you need me, you need anything mommy, like water or i can rub your feet or something like that...mommy you just call me on this (and she held up the home phone) and ill answer and then come running"! the rough days are rough but the sweet days, are the sweetest. ive never learned more about myself (strengths & weaknesses) since becoming a mom. im there with ya girl. always think about ya. you ever need to catch, you call me. luv ya blueberry. *cam
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