#TyauSunday We were 20 mins. late to church. We came with messy hair, barely dressed selves and the kids got themselves ready, fixed themselves breakfast and packed their own snacks. My girls saw me rushing in the morning and as I was getting ready & thinking how I still needed to get my son ready, I heard the girls in the next room. “Aiden boy! We are going to dress you today, okay? Let me see what cute outfit you can wear to church! Ooh, here is your outfit sweetie! Your teacher will say, oh, you look so cute, Aiden!” Trying to say it enthusiastically, hoping he would adhere because they know he hates getting dressed and gives his mama a hard time daily.
Their enthusiasm must have paid off because several minutes later, the girls proudly brought him to present to me.
A 12 month blazer that he grew out of more than 2 yrs. ago, a wrinkled white shirt and swim shorts. His hair brushed, wetted and gelled the opposite way.
I thought for a moment whether I should tell them it was swim shorts so we could get a good laugh. Instead I said, “Oh my. He looks so cute and handsome! You girls did a great job dressing him! Thank you for your help girls. I appreciate you so much.” Because he did look perfect. And how many can say they pulled off swimwear to church and rocked it?😉
I may think I’m on my own this week but my girls, my son and I are a team. We got each other’s backs. I will do my best to fill their lack and they the same for me. As much as I give, they give right back, possibly much, much more. They give me their unconditional love, unconditional forgiveness, patience to my impatience, shortcomings, and my many mistakes. It’s not me against them or them against me, we are in this together. Surviving, loving, forgiving, helping, persevering, and hoping. I’m not alone. I got my amazing, precious troop with me and it doesn’t seem so hard or daunting anymore. I am strong but together, we are stronger. We are better together.
I’m holding a flower my son picked for me just prior to this photo and my dress is #SarahsDIY, I added lace to a plain orange dress. So easy and quick but it’s one of my favorites.☺️
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