"Momma, I think I know what Lucy did," Jane tip-toes into my bedroom.
"Oh," my eyes still closed.
"She put her hand in her diaper."
Oh.
Later Lulu bites Jane, a nice circle imprint. She screams. Lulu cries. Jack retreats. I reorder the chess board of our morning.
Before baby Rose wails for Momma, I hear whispers in the sun-room. Jane and Lulu cuddle cheek to cheek. "I still love you, Lulu," Janie lulls. Lulie sucks her thumb, pats big sister's cheek.
When to rat on someone, when not. Acting out in anger and finding forgiveness. Learning how to cope and control ourselves--what better place to learn that than the family, where love covers all without even thinking about it.
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet post. And the "chess board of our morning" was such a great example of your way with words - and kids. You're a great mom!
ReplyDeleteLoved the post. Thank you for sharing! :)
ReplyDeleteLove this post, love your momma's comment, and love the photo of Emma. Love radiates in your home, girl!
ReplyDeleteAw, pure sweetness.
ReplyDeleteLove the photo.
Made me want to cry this one.... don't know why :)
ReplyDeleteReminded me of a day here not so long ago.
Children are beautful teachers of reconciliation aren't they.
Your writing is just lovely.
The exchange of little words and actions taking place between siblings is so precious to witness (when it's loving, not so much the other side!!).
ReplyDeleteYou paint such great pictures, and wow! that picture of Emma is stunning! Beautiful!
Love you, Bethany!