Illuminate
I open my eyes to her.
I see what she needs.
I make a plan and follow the steps.
She says, "I love you".
I hold tight to what's best for her.
I swallow my need to please.
I don't over do it.
She says, "You're proud of me aren't you mom".
It's a statement, not a question. She knows the answer.
I watch her self-smile in the rear view mirror.
I stay quiet and let her enjoy her triumph.
J. Tackett (daily prompt by Habit of Being)
Yes-- love the illuminating moments we receive in parenting, often when we choose quiet and observation over saying or doing the next thing.
ReplyDeleteoh yes, i cannot even begin to count the way the illumination i've received as a parent!
ReplyDeleteHow can such little beings be such wise teachers :) If we listen.
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