A few weeks ago, Cam and I were having yet another arguement. These happen multiple times a day, and the older he gets, the more I realize that the two of us are more alike than I thought! I don't remember what we were arguing about, but we were both trying to outspeak the other. I knew I was right though (because let's face it, Mom usually is when it comes to a 5 yr old!), so I was being pretty persistent.
Suddenly Cam stomped his foot down and threw his hands up and yelled, "Mom!! You're not listening to me!!!!"
I stopped and looked at him and realized that he was absolutely right. I wasn't listening to him at all. I was immediately humbled and put in my place. I apologized and let him tell me what he wanted to tell me. I was still right, and I "won" the fight in the end, but that's not the point. The point is that he deserves to be able to express himself when he's frustrated and tell me how he's feeling. Since then, I have been trying harder to not cut him off and give him a listening ear.
I have never been a very good listener, it's not a strength of mine, so I am grateful for Cameron and how he is helping me to work on that. Hopefully it will also help Cam and I have a better relationship, especially as he gets older.
Anyway, Cam's Primary program was yesterday in Church. He did so so good! He sat so still and sang every word to every song. He said his part so clear and loud. Such a proud Mommy moment!! I'm grateful for the Gospel truths he is learning at such a young age. He loves his Savior so much already. We have a picture of Christ on our living room wall, and Cam likes to touch it and tell Jesus how much he loves him. Yesterday he said, "Mom, Jesus is my favorite guy." He already has such a strong desire to do the things he knows will make Jesus proud of him. I pray every day that this desire will remain and only increase in Cam and all of our children. It's ALL I want for them!!
2 comments:
Your little boy is growing up into quite the little man. I remember when this was brought to my attention by Carter and it, too, took me by surprise. Because I wasn't listening.
I am still not consistent, but I try very hard to show our kids the respect I want them to show me. It really is simple........when you think about it.
Wow, this was such a great post! I admit that listening is a challenge for me as well. I think I will have to borrow your wisdom on this- Carter and I have been butting heads lately, and perhaps if I just quiet down and allow him to talk, we can understand one another better. It is hard, I think, as a mother... for me anyway- when I look at Carter I still see him as he was at 18 months- so adorable and small- new to the world. It seems like they grow so fast- I think that maybe I am forgetting that as he gets older he is developing his own personality even more, and I need to respect him and his little voice.
Great share! (And awesome picture! So handsome!)
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