Friday, October 2, 2009

Psalms 127:3-5

The title of my blog is "Beware of Kids." Don't know if I ever explained this. I reference it to a few years ago when I was with my 4 kids at Target or Wal-mart. We're all walking down the aisle (a kid or two was probably in the cart) and this woman is walking towards us from the very opposite end. She looks at me, shakes her head, and snorts, "Very brave. VERY BRAVE. Four? I can't even handle one." From that point I've always felt that I need to walk around with caution tape surrounding us and holding a big sign that reads "WARNING: Children are present! Persons with pedophobia BEWARE!"



I am no super mom. I love my kids and try to do all I can for them and help them grow up to be good citizens and not fight and be gregarious, etc., etc., etc. I feel like I am constantly adjusting schedules, budgets, priorities, and car seats to keep up with the growing demands of our family. Some times I do it grumpily, but it gets done.



My kids fight. I find myself getting caught up in that at times. You know the children of prophets and other religious figures and how they recollect things about their childhoods? They always say things like, "I never heard my mother raise her voice." Yeah, my kids would never say that.



I just had my birthday. My husband was out of town. This meant, to me, it was going to be a yucky birthday. I don't know how women can fall out of love with their husbands and devote all their time and energy on their kids, because I love, love, LOVE my husband. He is my sun. Sappy, but true.



I stayed up WAY late on the eve of my birthday to can tomatoes. They'd been sitting on my counter for a few days and they weren't getting any fresher so I canned! I also made some peach butter. I went to bed at 2:30am. I groggily got out of bed 4 and a 1/2 hours later to start the morning routine. I was surprised to see the beam of a flashlight shining around the kitchen. One of my daughters gasped when she saw me and the other one said, "Oh no!" It took me a few seconds and I realized they were making me breakfast! I saw a little bottle of orange extract out and asked them what that was for. "We couldn't find the orange juice so we were going to make some."



I quickly explained what orange extract was for and then pointed them towards the freezer. I went back upstairs to take a shower. When I came downstairs this is what I saw:





Please understand that I don't let them use the stove, yet, since they are just above eye level with it. I am 32. We have no "2" candle so they put 2 regular ones in its place. Frosted mini-wheats, orange juice with all the trimmings, and that little bowl is Haagan Dazs--I've always wanted to have that for breakfast!

It is hard to surprise me, I'm a hard one to trick. But, the girls did this time! It really made my day. They were angels, shining before me.

So, about Psalms 127:3-5--verse 5 is missing a footnote "b" which should be in front of "quiver." Footnote "b" should read: "And you are doubly blessed if you get daughters."

15 comments:

LaDawn Tice said...

Wow, this made me cry. The girls are so sweet. And they remind me of my own daughter who does such sweet things too. Mine got up super early on my birthday to have a surprise sitting on my doorstep when I went out for my early morning seminary class. Oh, and she had to drive a half hour to get here. Oh, and did I mention that you are that daughter! The apples don't fall far from the tree. Your daughters see all the kind things you do and they are growing up to be just like you. Sadly, my children could never say their mother never yelled at them either. But look how great mine have grown up to be. And look how great yours are growing up to be too.

I'm glad they made the day special for you. What a delicious breakfast! Tell them Grandma loves them. And I love you too daughter. Have done for 32 wonderful years. Thank you for coming into my life.

Rochelle said...

What sweethearts! Happy Birthday!

Lisa said...

Love it!! Love your girls!! Miss you guys!!

Susan said...

What sweet girls you have!

Megan said...

Happy Birthday! What a fun surprise from your daughters. So sweet!

Jennifer said...

Awww....How sweet! So glad you had a wonderful day, after all. :)

ldsjaneite said...

I love that breakfast. The ice cream is definitely "part of this complete..." And I love not only the orange juice part, but trying to do it all by flashlight. They're so cute. Partners in Happy Crime. That's why every girl deserves a sister. So glad I got the best one there is! Love you!

Adriana said...

How sweet! Happy birthday!

Kimberly said...

Oh, that is so sweet! Happy belated birthday by the way! I can't believe we're 32 (well, almost). Remember when we were both turning 30? I'm still trying to embrace my 30's. Anyway, you have great kids! You are a great mom and I can totally relate to your experience you had in the store. That would happen all of the time to me in San Diego. What a great post!

Melissa said...

That is the sweetest story. Props to the girls! Jeff says we are starting to get disgusted looks from people at the store when they see I'm pregnant and have two little kids. What's wrong with people? I'm so oblivious so I don't even notice but it bugs him to get weird looks. Happy birthday BTW.

M-Z-T said...

Happy Belated Birthday! Tell the girls hi from me.

Shea said...

Great kids! I think having children makes me love my husband more. Happy Birthday!

Unknown said...

how wonderful. it's a good thing the little ones can do things like this every once in a while to remind us why we keep them around. ;)

Alanna said...

Kids CAN be the best! So glad your birthday wasn't a flop w/o your hubby!

Becca and fam said...

What a sweet post! I agree with the daughters footnote. I just love the breakfast they made for you, it's just so perfect! Thanks for the thought on the yelling mom, I'm not the "quiet" kind either, it makes me feel better that I'm not alone. Happy late birthday! You really are one of the best!