Thursday, February 18, 2010
Miss Obediant.
Not sure where to even start with this post but I know that I dont want to forget what an obediant, strong, little girl I have. Last night I had asked Aubrie to put the laundry that was in the washer in the dryer for me. I had started some laundry yesterday and remembered it was Brynley's blankets that needed to be dryed before bed. So being such a good girl Aubs went down to the laundry room to help me out. She always does this chore for me and has never had a problem. Well, little did I know that Mitch had already done the blankets and had started a load of our laundry in the washer. Aubs apparently stopped the washer, took out the heavy, sopping, wet laundry and was trying to transport it to the dryer. Water was all over her and the laundry room! After about 20 minutes, we realized she wasnt anywhere to be found. We looked everywhere and the last place Mitch looked was in the laundry room. He found her trying to dry up the floor with a towel! I felt so bad for her! She was so wet and tired looking from trying to complete the task I had asked her to do. I felt so bad last night. I know she didnt know any better but for me, something really stung my heart. She is such a sweetie to me and Mitch. Of all of our kids Aubs has the biggest heart and she is very rarely disobediant. This proves it. I wish she would have asked me for help or came to me and made sure thats what she was supposed to do with the wash. But she didnt and she took on quite the task. I feel for some reason out of this experience like a bad parent. Have I pushed my kids to hard that she was afraid to ask for my help? Did it ever cross her mind that I would get mad at her if she came to me? I really hope not. I told her last night after this ordeal, that she should have came to me and asked for my help or told me that the wash was still going and she couldnt do the chore. Its times like these that a parent has to stop and just give their kids a hug and tell them how much they love them. I didnt know what else to do. I find it to be the most challenging experience...being a parent and a good one at that! Here is a picture that Mitch took of Aubs last week before school.
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8 comments:
that's a heart melter for sure! Talk about obeying with exactness! Aubs is a sweetheart. She needs to play with Leah more. Perhaps some of the obedience will rub off on her! :) You are a phenomenal mother. Your kids are so blessed!
What a GOOD (no Great) little Girl!
You and Mitch are doing a fanstastic job. Hang in there. See you next week. !!!!!!!!!
Ive totally had moments like this too, Im sure you handled it fine and Im sure Aubs holds nothing against you about the whole ordeal. She is such a sweetie isnt she! In this picture she looks so grown and I think looking alot like Caleb!!
it is never easy, that is for sure. But the fact that she tries so hard is a testment of a good home and parents!
What a sweetie! Don't beat yourself up over that. I think we all have those moments when we think we're failing as parents. I know I've had my share! But you're a great mother and doing a great job at raising your kids!
That is such a sweet but sad story! What lucky parents you are to have such an obedient little girl! And what a lucky little girl to have such great parents!
So good girl and so cute girl, what a trooper! That's why she's my favorite, (don't tell the others), tehetehetehetehe.........
Holly, I had to come over and read your post. You are definitely not a bad mother! You have a very obedient girl and not only that, it sounds like she is determined to finish the job she set out to do. That kind of determination will get her far! I think you handled this the best way by that hug and heartfelt talk you had with her.
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