This is one of those things as a parent I NEED to mention/blog so I will remember this years down the road. It certainly tugged at my heartstrings this morning. So my sweet Bailee woke up in an exceptionally good mood today. (I’m sure it has everything to do with the fact that there’s only 3 days left of school. HA HA!) ANyway, she came into the living room where I was awake feeding Brody and hugged me and told me she loves me and she’s happy I helped her come into this world. Then she proceeded to tell me how lucky she was that she has 5 parents who love her.
“Five parents?” I asked.
“Yes Mom” she said, “My Heavenly Father loves me too.”
“of course He does Bailee…silly me!”
Is that the sweetest conversation ever? It’s times like these that show me that our Heavenly Father loves me too! Going through a divorce and worrying about how it will affect your children short-term and long-term is by far the most difficult part of it all. I am truly blessed that SO FAR my girls have adjusted well. All I ever want for them is to feel and know they are loved. Somedays I feel like I fall short. Thank heavens for sweet and gentle reminders that I must be doing something right.
May 17th, 2008
May 17th, 2008 at 12:49 am
Sharla Says:
Awww,that is so sweet. Alot of times the reminders we need do come from our children…they teach us so much. I also worry about children/divorce and the effects. I can only hope that in situations like that, that Heavenly Father watches out for them that much more. Kids are pretty resilent and with love and attention, I think they will turn out just right.
May 17th, 2008 at 9:03 am
Elly Says:
Bailee is so smart! What a cute story.
May 17th, 2008 at 11:32 am
Tami F. Says:
That is so darn sweet!!! I love moments like this where we get a little bit of confirmation that we are doing a good job as a parent
May 17th, 2008 at 3:17 pm
Cara Says:
You will be grateful you wrote this down when she hits 12 and is grouchy from hormones! You can look back and remember and then remind her so she can remember!
May 17th, 2008 at 8:42 pm
Hillary Says:
Good gosh, I’m almost in tears over here. That’s amazing that they know so young who they are and they’re children of God. Hopefully she never forgets that her Heavenly Father loves her.
May 17th, 2008 at 11:53 pm
Dianne Says:
Aawww that is so cute.Kids come out with the most amazing sayings. It is just so darn cute that she knows who loves her.. Well I am off to a full day of scrap classes. yesterday i attended 2 classes and today another 2. A whole weekend of scrappin whooa!!!!
Hugs
May 18th, 2008 at 12:20 am
lisa Says:
that is the sweetest thing. you’re doing a great job as a mother!!
May 18th, 2008 at 10:26 am
Reina Says:
That is so sweet! And I too have “five parents” and feel the same way. You are doing a GREAT job! Remember that and tell yourself that often.
May 18th, 2008 at 3:42 pm
kerry Says:
Aww, Bailee. What a cute story. I want to squish her!
May 19th, 2008 at 10:54 am
kaelene zapata Says:
Shanna, I have said it before and I will say it again - you are such a great example to me and others!
Obviously you are doing a great job, as a mother, to help your children remember who they are and who loves them.
That is a great story, and I am glad that you shared it with all the world!
May 20th, 2008 at 11:22 am
Martha Says:
Such a sweet story! You’re a great momma Shanna and you’re doing a great job!