Life Lessons – Out of the Mouths of Babes

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Writing Prompt: As an adult, what is the most impactful lesson you have learned from the mouth or action of a child?

500 Words Day 3: Jeff Goins 31 Day Challenge

Today: 529 words

Total: 1317 words

I’m sure every parent feels this way but let me tell you, my boys are the most wise souls. Really!

The following was said by my youngest when he was chatting with his Dad.

“I love you like the ladder to heaven” 6yo

“I love you as the name of God” 6yo

Here’s some background for you. This same child saw an angel at the age of 4. You might doubt but I am 1000% positive he did (nope that’s not a typo I said one-thousand).

My boys were in the car with their Grandma. She fell asleep at the wheel on a highway, crossed the center line, through the bushes and spun out. The car ended up on the other side of the freeway just as a big rig past.

This is when he (my 4yo) said he saw the angel pushing the front of car – I believe stopping the car from colliding with the truck.

He was adamant about seeing a lady in front of the car despite the jeers of his brother.

That day I may have lost both my boys (and their friend who went with them). I’m blessed beyond words that these boys are in my life.

I feel as though I am inadequate as their Mom but they teach me otherwise.

“I love you more than a cherry blossom with a heart in it” 8yo

 

“I love you for infinity” 8yo

This same child said these words to his Dad while observing the Cherry tree in the back yard. Precious words and such great insight into the uniqueness of a blossom and the concept of time.

“You are a great Mom and don’t let anyone tell you different” 18yo

This is by far my greatest memory. This came in a text message to me as I dropped my eldest off at the airport. He was moving away. I had so many emotions, so much fear, so much regret – yet, this message came to me before his flight left and this Mama cried for a long time. I still have a screen capture of this.

Growing Up Mom

Much of my “growing up” happened in part because of these treasures in my life.

I am a messed up person. I’ve messed up as a mom many times.

My boys teach me to apologize

To be humble

To take turns

To listen with my eyes and heart not just my ears

BUT the most important lesson that my boys teach me each day is to LOVE and VALUE myself as a person and as their Mom.

They grew up around a sick mom. I was in and out of hospitals when they were little.

Police and Ambulances were regular visitors – scary for little ones.

Angry outbursts

Paranoia

Even with all that chaos they loved me. It still amazes me today.

A child shows what true love is.

True acceptance.

True tolerance.

Children laugh when things are funny and cry when things are sad. They aren’t afraid to express anger and disappointment. They feel with every ounce of their being.

Children are our teachers – Let’s Listen to what they have to teach us.

What words of wisdom or action from a child has changed and/or influenced the way you live your life? Share in the comments below.

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