Pulling in from our evening at church, my little son noticed that our yard was filled with snow. Not a lot of snow, but enough for him to drive his wagon, bicycle and big wheel through the snow and inspect the tracks that he created. He'd been waiting all of autumn for the chance to do this! He loves to see tracks in sand, mud and snow, and here was snow!!
"Mommy? Can I please just drive my wagon through the snow really quick?"
It's late... my head said
He hasn't slept enough this week
He's going to be cranky
He's only little once... grab this moment- will he even like making tracks in snow next winter?
Let him stay up and feel the joy of realized anticipation...
Rest and relish this short time with your son...
It was quiet, except for the sounds of toy vehicles coming and going from my garage. I saw his little face happily looking back behind each one to check out his tracks. "Mommy! Did you see the tracks my go cart made?" he said proudly. He slipped and fell, and decided right there to try to make a snow angel in our minimal amount of snow. The stars were easily visible. It was a perfect fifteen minutes.
I could have missed it....
Good choice, Mommy. Mine are now adults, and those special times fly by all too quickly. That extra 15 minutes were definitely worth it - for you and your little one!
ReplyDeleteHow fun! We had to go sled riding today. It has become a tradition--the first snow that sticks till 3:00 is marked by boots and a sled run. It is incredible how in the middle of a day that seems to never end, I am hit by how much bigger this first snow angel of the season is than the last one she made last winter
ReplyDeleteMine had to go out on the deck and play in the snow also. They were so excited!!
ReplyDeleteAren't those not necessarily "wanted" moments the greatest! I think it's God's way of telling us to slow down and enjoy! = - )
ReplyDeleteWhat a moment you created for Aaron! (and you!)