Things have been pretty turbulent lately: among my friends and family, on social media, in the news… Illness, breakups, financial and professional setbacks, “bashing,” abuse, violence. We’re bombarded with a barrage of negative news, bad news, and horror stories. It’s exhausting; it really gets to you. I’ll be honest—lately, I’ve been feeling… worn out.
Meanwhile, my kids are marveling at the summer that’s finally here. They’re marveling at the flowers blooming, the sun staying out longer, the playground becoming fun again, and how my oldest—who last fall couldn’t reach the platform on the play structure—can now make it up there. (His pants being too short had actually given me a heads-up…)
That’s why I decided to write this morning. Something sweet, just something sweet. Because at 5 years old, my son gives me little gems of sweetness that I want to share with the whole world.
Just in the last year alone, I must have had at least fifty of them, and I write down almost all of them…
So here are the top 5 sweet moments from my 5-year-old:
1: Deeply impressed by his aunt’s meditation demonstration, my 5-year-old has been meditating a few times. Sitting cross-legged with his eyes closed, he opens one eye and says, “Mom, are we allowed to think when we meditate?” ” Explaining that he has to clear his mind of all thoughts seemed a bit complicated, so I replied, “Yes, but only nice things.” “Okay,” he said, “I’m thinking about McDonald’s and how much I like the lettuce in my burger now…”
2: I ask my 18-month-old, “What does a pig do?” The 18-month-old does as asked… Before I even have time to say “good job,” my 5-year-old replies, “It makes the same noise as Dad when he’s sleeping…”
3: My husband is a musician and is getting ready to leave for a show. The 5-year-old isn’t too keen on seeing his dad go… He watches him get ready, and a flash of genius crosses his eyes. He runs to his room and comes back with his little toy piano: “Bye, bye, Mom, I’m going to work with Dad…”
4: The 5-year-old lets out a huge sigh. “My goodness, what was that huge sigh for!?!?” “Nothing, I just needed to breathe. You know, it’s important to breathe.” Thank you, son, for reminding me of what really matters.
And finally, the gold medal:
5: I’m getting ready to leave for a parents’ workshop as part of the preschool preparation program (Passe-Partout Program). “I’m going to see Ms. Isabelle with all the parents of your friends from the Lions. She’s going to teach us how to be better parents.” “Well, you’re definitely going to win that one! ” “Win? Win what?” “Well, you’re the best mom!” I almost called to cancel my participation because I’d just “graduated”!
And now, it’s your turn! Share your sweet moment!