I have to remind myself of this constantly. It's so easy to allow my selfish nature to rise up, to wish that they didn't need me what seems to be every waking moment. It's so easy to forget that I get this small absolute treasure of a moment to be "Mom".
I love it when they start acting all grown up. In the adorable way, anyway. It's far less pleasant in the rebellious-independent way.
I had one of those moments today. E was watching me get supper ready and listening to me talk on and on about the immeasurably great qualities of a potato (haha, I know). I started to go off on the fact that Sara & I intend to track down some organic seed potatoes so that we can have our very own potato crop.
Suddenly, E stands up, bolt straight, and announces, (as adults often do when they have something deeply important to accomplish), "That reminds me! I must check on Sara's gardening."
Set with a task, she marched off, dinner forgotten, quest in hand.
Suddenly, I heard her, talking to the seedlings, coaxing them up with her sweet child-like voice.
In that moment, I had nothing but joy.
She is precious to me beyond compare.
That little glimpse reminded me of her inestimable worth.
What a precious gift from God.
:)
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