I've decided lately that two year olds are very interesting creatures. Some of the time I am head over heels for Graham and absolutely love all of the joy and laughter he brings. But other times I can't stand to be around him and despise all of the sorrow and tears he brings. I cannot for the life of me figure out how to teach him to be gentle (any suggestions, bring 'em on) and his endless energy wears me out ... I have so little left to give after taking care of 3 little ones AND a husband, too. I asked him the other day to PLEASE give me some of his energy. I also get frustrated when he won't do what I ask him to do (I'm sure God says the same thing about me!) ... that's probably the biggest reason I think the twins are so easy right now - they do exactly what I want them to do. I am very fearful of having 2 two-year olds, but I can't let my mind go there right now. BUT (and that is a very big but), the kid totally cracks me up and brings a smile to my face multiple times a day. A few days ago I told him it was time to clean up the playroom before we ate lunch, and he said, "I'm just going watch you Mommy" as he lounged on the bean bag - where does he come up with this stuff? Also, he is totally obsessed (and I mean OBSESSED) with golf these days, and watching his excitement for it is infectious ... he asks me almost daily to read Golf Digest to him. We got him 2 more clubs and a golf bag and he LOVES going to Richland with Kevin (he even got a blister from hitting so much). I love how happy he sounds when he says, "Luke/Carter smiled at me" and he's always asking where they are and wanting to be with them. I do feel confident that the 3 of them are going to be really tight!! And one night last week, it totally warmed my heart to find him asleep in his bed with his Bible book open across his chest. Thankfully, there are more positives than negatives and the love is so rich!! We're off to Sea Island tomorrow for a week with my parents and brothers ... hopefully I'll be bringing Angel Graham instead of Demon Graham :)
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3 comments:
hang in there friend! YOU are doing a great job with that little boy! have a great time at the beach and let's play when you get back.
I feel like I could have written that very post. I feel your joy/pain Shellye! Hang in there, enjoy the beach and extra hands to help you!
We cannot wait to get to the beach with you and play with Graham-bo. Maybe some distraction and out-of-town cousins is exactly what he needs. Keep trucking Shellye!
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