Getting Somewhere Good

Getting Somewhere Good

Posted on 11. May, 2010 by Karen True in family-friends

The Hebrew people thought the first things you do each day should be the most important things.

This recent comment from our pastor must have made an impression on My Boy. I was surprised when he came to my room Saturday morning and asked, “Mom, can we snuggle?” in place of the usual, “Can I play Wii?”

“Do chickens have feathers,” I thought.

So we snuggled and talked for probably 15 minutes, which on the 10-year old boy-o-meter is the mathematical equivalent of a lifetime. Then he fixed his giant brown eyes directly on mine and told me how it felt good to do the right thing. When I asked what he meant he gave this explanation…

Well, Mr. Randy (that’s our pastor) said you show what you think is important by what you choose to do first each day. I wanted you to know that you’re more important than the Wii, so I chose to spend time with you first.

This was followed by a big smile from My Boy. A dramatic pause. Misty eyes for me. And then the inevitable…

So, can I play Wii now?

I think we’re getting somewhere good.

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6 Responses to “Getting Somewhere Good”

  1. Michelle at Graceful

    11. May, 2010

    That IS a gift — what a sweet thing for you son to say! And the snuggling…I hope my boys never get too old for that (I know they will, but I can’t imagine the day!)

  2. Heather

    11. May, 2010

    Thank you for giving me hope that mine are listening to the sermon as well!
    What an unexpected surprise for you!

  3. Erin

    11. May, 2010

    How sweet. I’m taking advantage of those sweet cuddles now, because I know they dwindle as these boys grow in years. Thanks for sharing!

  4. Sheri

    12. May, 2010

    Aww, so sweet. I’ve got a 12 year old boy and a 14 year old boy, so I can appreciate how valuable even just a few minutes of their attention is. Lucky mom!

  5. Charla

    18. May, 2010

    This post made me smile! He is too cute!

  6. ktrue

    20. May, 2010

    He is always the master of cute and hilarious. Those oversized brown eyes get me every time! I can’t wait to see you in a few weeks.

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