Of course that means it's time for The Gypsy Mama's Five Minute Friday.
This week's word... Focus.
Focus.
I look into those deep brown eyes of him and wonder sometimes if he even sees me.
"Remember me, son? The one who carried you, gave birth to you, nursed you for the first sixteeeeeennn months of your life? Hel-lo?"
He has a laser-like focus and a one-track mind.
Last month he was focused on NOT being potty-trained. This month, I couldn't beg him to NOT be potty-trained if I tried. (Not to worry. That's not happening.)
I love that about him. Most of the time. But most of the time, I'm throwing my hands up in the air, sighing in exasperation, wondering what in the world I'm going to do to change this lovely, frustrating quirk of his into something positive.
And then he surprises me. He sits at the breakfast table, and refuses to move until he can recite Jeremiah 29:11-13. He positively will not take a bite of his food until grace has been said over his meal. Bed time cannot happen until he's been blessed, kissed and loved on.
You know, I'm pretty okay with all of that. His focus will expand as he matures and grows. My prayer is that it always remains on what matters most.
And that's what we'll be working on for the next seventy-nine years of his life.
{sigh}
Oh, so, so cute. You captured your son here in such a witty, clever way. I love the last statement and [sigh}. Mothering is so hard, isn't it? And so, so rewarding. I can't think what in the world else I would be doing. I love it. Blessings to you.
ReplyDeleteSo hard, so rewarding... I agree! I couldn't think of anything else in the world I'd rather be doing, too! Blessings!
DeleteHa! Ha! Kids are frustrating and wonderful and oh so.... But I love what you wrote, "And that's what we'll be working on for the next seventy-nine years of his life." Because it is TRUE! The ones that we have that are over 18 STILL require lots of work! LOL Hang in there mama! ;)
ReplyDeleteHa, ha! The reality of it truly being a work until the end of my life is gradually dawning on me. I'm sooo tired already! ;)
DeleteOh that is still my prayer for my boys...that they focus on what is important...always Him first. No matter the age, I think that will always be part of my prayer for them.
ReplyDeleteMy middle son was so like yours. He didn't want to sit long enough to eat. We used to call him the "drive-by eater" as we would put his plate out for lunch and he would walk by eating a little bit at a time due to being such a busy boy.
Thanks so much for sharing! Blessings!
I love it "drive-by eater"! My guy is definitely busy, but he's quite content to go off and play for quite a while. Actually quite nice...
Deletenice post thanks for sharing the 5 minutes friday...looking for to visit more..blessings
ReplyDeleteThank you! I'd love to see you any time!
DeleteYep, kids are definitely like a box of chocolates(you never know what you're gonna get);-)But that's what we LOVE about them...and yes, we're going to be doing it for the rest of their lives! Great post!;-)
ReplyDeleteSo, so true! All of my five are so different. It makes it harder, but so much more fun. Blessings!
DeleteThe most annoying quirks in their personalities often turn out to be their best assets if they can just be harnessed and focused on good!
ReplyDeleteExactly! My hubby and I are constantly looking at each other trying to figure out how to turn it away from the Dark Side. :)
DeleteSweet post.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Denise!
Deleteand the craziest thing - those amazing gifts are often what God uses to help Him work on our focus, too...
ReplyDeletelove the photo!
Oh, good point! I'll have to hang onto that thought while in the midst of a tough moment. Blessings
DeleteWhat a sweetie!! Loved reading about how special he is to your home and family!
ReplyDeleteThank you! He really is a sweetie and loves to keep us laughing and on our toes. Blessings
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