Earlier this week while I was doing laundry I gave an annoyed sigh. Ady was in the room with me and asked, 'Mommy, are you cranky?' It got me thinking about how well my family knows me. Whenever I am ornery or frustrated Ady, Anders or Cam will pick up on it and try to make things better. Cam tries to tease me about it which sometimes works and sometimes makes things worse. Ady will say things like, 'Don't be cranky mom.' or 'Look at me, mom. I am being happy. I'll show you how.' Anders will simply give me hugs and kisses and sometimes share his blanket. Reflecting on it now, these random moments are my therapy sessions. It's the moment I get a glimpse to see our family working together, trying to pick up when someone else is slacking, or trying to cheer up someone who is grumpy. When my kids, Cam included, remove me from my frustrated moments I can't help but smile and try to let things go. Their comments are the perfect medicine for my bad moods.
3 comments:
loved this post. That is so cute that Ady said that. Cam is like Johnny too when I'm cranky he makes silly jokes and usually he can get me out of my foul mood. It's amazing what silly things I start to laugh at too. I'm glad you have little therapists around the house to keep you up. If you ever need a grown up therapist give me a call. I promise not to do "real" therapy but you can just vent. It feels good sometimes.
Again, I can totally relate. Maddy has been known to call me out on my bad moods "Mom, don't be grouchy." And Bill also treads risky waters by trying to joke me out of a funk, sometimes works, sometimes makes me want to rip his face off, but I've gotta love him for trying even at such a great risk of danger to himself (hahaha!) What would we do without these cuddly, wise, hilarious people we call "the husband and kids"?
Such a darling family you have! You are Miss Blogger lately--keep it up cuz I love what you have to say!
PS--We LOVE you guys and are SO GLAD we're your friends!
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