When you describe the craziest-coolest-most-awesome Lego spaceship ever…
I will listen and mirror the wonder in your face.
I will listen and mirror the wonder in your face.
When the questions you ask seem to have no end…
I’ll help you make sense of it all instead of shush-ing you away.
I’ll help you make sense of it all instead of shush-ing you away.
When you go off imagining you are hiding from pirate ships…
I might just join in and be your shipmate.
I might just join in and be your shipmate.
When you sing the first four words to your favorite tune over and over again…
I will teach you the rest of the song.
I will teach you the rest of the song.
When you serve up green playdoh noodles…
I won’t placate you with an obligatory “nibble.” I’ll tuck a napkin under my chin and ask for more.
I won’t placate you with an obligatory “nibble.” I’ll tuck a napkin under my chin and ask for more.
When you’re in need of correction and training…
I will not say in one word (“Stop!”) what I should explain with several.
I will not say in one word (“Stop!”) what I should explain with several.
When you want a friend…
I will teach you how to be a friend by example.
I will teach you how to be a friend by example.
When you want to help with dishes, dusting, and vacuuming…
I will remember that your willingness is a joy and not a hinderance.
I will remember that your willingness is a joy and not a hinderance.
When you wonder what I care about the most…
I’ll show you the Gospel in actions and words.
I’ll show you the Gospel in actions and words.
You can finish the rest of the Weary Mother’s Manifesto at the blog GraceLaced
