Memories & Good habits

I got a call this morning a 7 am and it wasn't from our lawn guy letting me know he was at my house. It was my husband calling me from work letting me know that I needed to start packing b/c Ike was heading our way. Up until this point, I was planning on going to BSF, had it not been cancelled, taking K to his 1st swimming lesson, and then attending a homeschooler's Mom's night out. *Sigh*

So, as baby L was waking up, I started packing. Fortunately, I hadn't done laundry yet, so I didn't pack as much. I had a full hour to pack, feed the baby, check my e-mails, and start loading the car while K slept. About one hour later, he woke up and I started packing his stuff. As I was trying to pack his stuff, load the car, and feed him breakfast, he quickly reminded me of the important things in life.

"Mommy, you have to read me my book while I'm eating breakfast or I'm going to eat w/out you reading to me."

Something so simple, made me stop and realize what's really important, memories and good habits. We've made a habit of reading books any time we are at the table. If someone comes over to eat with us, they can expect that they'll get a story too. Each and every time we read together, we're creating a wonderful memory that can't be bought. He doesn't understand that I'm trying to beat the traffic so we won't have to be in it for 10 hours, but he feels more loved b/c I stopped what I was doing to read him a story about Jonah and the whale.

You know, our trip took longer in time b/c I took my time, but I was blessed. Both kids were absolutely wonderful. I believe I was blessed on our trip, b/c I took the time to show K how important he was to me. Not only did I enjoy the new memory we made, but it truly made me stop and relax. God is in control!

If God doesn't turn His back on me when I seek Him, who am I to think I can turn my children away when they seek me.

"...Let the children come to me. Don't stop them! For the Kingdom of God belongs to those who are like these children." Mark 10:14