Recently I posted this video on how our little ones are watching everything we do and immitating us.
This morning was a perfect example of that.
As I sat at the kitchen table doing my devotions and reading my husband walked into the kitchen and started talking sweet to me. I kind of answered but kinda blew him off too, after all I was deep into my reading.
Meanwhile, Owen was drawing at his table.
JJ noticed my dis-interest in what he was saying and asked me what was wrong. The fact is, nothing was wrong I was just distracted. So I told him nothing, that I was just into my reading. I must have had a tone that implied “please be quiet, I’m busy” but at the time I would have denied it.
Obviously, Owen noticed. Little children are just so dang smart! We really don’t give them enough credit.
A few minutes later JJ attempts to talk to him by asking him questions. Owen’s response?
“Dad, Please stop talking to me I’m drawing right now“- said with total tone!
OUCH!
I told him it was wrong to talk to his daddy that way and that he needed to hug him and apologize. Obviously my actions spoke louder. He heard what I didn’t say. He heard me telling JJ that what I was doing was more important than talking to my husband. And Owen learned therefore that what he was up to was more important than paying attention to his dad.
Gosh- sometimes I’m just so amazed at what a high calling parenting is. How it points out flaws we would not see if it weren’t for these little reflections following us everywhere.
God have mercy! Keep changing me.
Hi mz,
While our child long ago flew the nest, although not the bank account, we have, amazingly enough, the same problem with our dogs. While, not having opposable thumbs, they don’t present the same problems with “do as I say!” For instance, since they are all on restricted diets, if I dare to fix myself a snack, I have an instant audience watching my every move with wonder and disapproval at how I can flaunt the feeding schedule. It never ends.
the Grit
He is so cute though!!! ……Next Stop Lauderdale
they hear and see all….kind of like God:-)
Grit- dogs? really? I try to avoid those then
Dad- would you like to watch him today
he is cute, but boy has he been a force of rebellion today. I have had to carry him to time outs more times than i can keep track of- sigh- i’m wiped out!
HJ- yeah that’s right.
Excellent parenting on your part. We’ll all make mistakes, but apologizing when appropriate sends a terrific example to your kids. Parents too proud to admit mistakes and apologize do their kids a disservice.
Thank you for your prayers, and stopping by! I really like your blog!
Oh yea, I see that with Maryah. She does so many things like Meme does it is really unbeleiveable. Of course my grandma is in complete denial because she is of a different generation. She doesn’t realize that parents do indeed shape their children. She really thinks it’s all pre-destined…. BIG SIGH..
Turning down your husbands sweet talk like that, how could you? lol.
Girl, girl, girl…you know that I have BTDT.
I like Heidi Jo’s comment about them being like God in that they do see/hear everything. I always refer to them as mirrors because they show me how I am actually living not how I think I am living. 
Thank God for his grace and mercy.
Hi Mz
Understanding is a two-way street. As long as that is the case, then the partner will always remember the times of beauty that keep him with you.
the Brit
MZ,
I’d love to watch him today. Can you drop him off??????
. . . . . Next Stop Lauderdale
Thanks Brit.
Dad, Sure I’ll drop him off, if you buy the ticket