Mom Heart Moments #155

I know that there is nothing better for them than to rejoice and to do good in one’s lifetime; moreover, that every man who eats and drinks sees good in all his labor —it is the gift of God.

TODAY I HAVE BEEN BUSTLING around town, treasure hunting for anything that I think would add to soul-deep memories for my family. The Clarksons are traipsing off to the mountains this weekend, but this time, only the girls will be with Clay and me. I will miss my tall, young, idealistic boys who are out to make their way in the world. I was reflecting on what I would do if I had it to do over again.

I would stop unloading the groceries when my husband is talking to me and look deeply into his eyes and listen to what he is saying, communicating with my whole self, “You are such a treasure to me. I want to know what you are thinking and feeling and dreaming.”

I would take the moment to tousle a head as I am passing through a room and say, “I am so blessed to have you as my very own child. You make me so happy, just being you.”

I would stop what I am doing to go outside to look at a “treasure” when I hear, “Hey, Mama, come look!”

I would open my eyes to take a snapshot of the day just as it is, with children’s noises, loud discussions, toys being played with intently, piano being practiced, thoughts being shared, messes coming and going.

I would laugh more, worry less, lecture only on rare occasions, overlook messes instead of wasting my time being neurotic, notice the fingerprints of my Maker in the moments of my days, and cherish those few years when we were all home, together, celebrating life.

What would you do differently? Why not start today?