"Bedtime" by Norman Rockwell
The sun is down and the moon is up, little teeth are brushed and jammies are on. Bible story is read, prayers are said, and off they go, shuffling down the hall.
Do one thing, then the next, and the next, then off to bed.
Kiss on the forehead and turn out the light.
I find myself hurrying through our routine. It's my time to get evening chores done, and the sink needs scrubbing, coffee pot needs setting, email needs checking.
But there's a quiet voice from a sleepy boy who is standing in the doorway: "Mommy, can I sleep with you?" he whispers.
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Warmly,
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Very precious. Oh, how I have been there in that hurry. Thanks for the reminder to slow down and soak in those precious moments.
Thankyou very much for the reminder and sweet encouragement. I have three children and am expecting my fourth to be born this month. It easy to get caught up in trying to get everything done and miss the loving moments.
That REALLY hit home with me tonight. I am so busy trying to be the best daughter of the King, wife and mommy and house keeper etc…. that I AM missing out on some of the small times, some of those bonding times. I homeschool and am with my children day and night but sometimes, I realize, I am letting those fleeting moments go by because I’m in the middle of a load of laundry or I’m really stressed or whatever excuse. Thanks for the precious reminder.
Blessings, Cass