Today I was baking some cupcakes for YW tomorrow. I was alone in the kitchen while Todd and the kids were watching "America's Funniest Home Videos" and laughing in the living room. So being alone, I started letting my mind wander and I started getting sad. I started crying. Zerrin came bounding into the kitchen and caught me with tears streaming down my face.
Zerrin: What? What? Why are you sad? You miss Daddy?
Mom: Yes.
Zerrin: But Daddy's still here.
Mom: I know. Remember how we talked about Daddy going away for a long time?
Zerrin: Yes
Mom: Well, Daddy is leaving on Monday. So in two days Daddy is going away for a really long time. And Momma is just starting to get sad already.
Zerrin: Yeah, that's sad. (Then looking at the cake mixes and cupcake liners) But THAT is happy!
And then he gives me a big hug and a kiss and everything is all better.
Almost.
I sure love that kid.
6 comments:
How cute is that?!!! Your little guy won't let you stay sad for long! My Sasha was like that when she was smaller. You couldn't help but feel cheered up around her. She's six now and is more concerned with the house pecking order....with her doing a lot of pecking on the older kids! But before? She was my ray of sunshine. I keep thinking she will go back to being Miss Sunshine once she gets past this "phase". At least, I hope so!
that is so cute!!! its so amazing how smart 4 yr olds are, and when they know something is wrong or they know when you are sad, they have a way of being so sweet and innocent and for a second, a split second in time they make you forget the sadness and bad, and just make you think of what a miracle is standing right in front of you!! you are one tough cookie, and i wish you the best while your husband is gone, and hopefully the time flies and he's home before you know it!!
He really is a cute boy. He made me laugh through my tears. It's always the anticipation of him leaving that is hardest for me. Once he's gone, I cry the first day and then, life carries on. I get into survival mode and I'm Superwoman, The Invincible (most of the time, anyway).
Liza, I hope your Sasha Sunshine returns! All these phases can be challenging!
Thanks Tiffany, I hope the time flies, too!
You are superwomen! I know it is hard having your husband away and it makes me sad when you are sad. I just want you happy and it hurts because I can't be there to hug you better. I am glad that Zerrin can cheer you up. I am looking forward to being with you and the kids this summer. Hang in there honey, I love you and I am thinking about you and praying you will be comforted.
He is such a sweet boy. We can't wait until you guys come here for the summer.
I wanted to cry when i was reading this...I just love how a child can be so innocent and sweet and loving and you know that thier love is pure and true!!! What a sweet boy Zerrin is!!
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