The Better Part

Late night study with his favorite snack- Chips and Salsa

Yesterday I had a tender moment with Logan.  We are on Christmas break, and there is a lot of action around the house.  Fun, fights and a lot of chaos.  Just what I always dreamed of having- well, except for the fights of course!

It was a long day yesterday.  My back was hurting, I was feeling discouraged about my lack of fitness and well, lack of a lot of things.  In the evening I made a dinner that was a total flop (I hate when that happens!).  It was not a total waste though, because Logan cooked it with me and had a great attitude.  I really enjoyed working with him.  He invited me to play a game of HORSE outside, but it was dark and cold, and I was super tired.  I said "yes" because time alone with my 13 year old is precious and rare.

We started playing and chatted about little things.  I complimented him for taking the time to develop his talents and becoming such a good baller.  I shared my regrets of never pursuing and developing a strong talent of any sort and encouraged him to continue.   After a few more air balls on my part, my wise, loving son said some profound, comforting words.

"You might not be great at basketball, but you have mastered being a good mother.  You can tell how good a mom is by her children, and I'd say between me, Mariah, Harrison and Jake, you have a lot to brag about.  So that right there tells people how good of a mom you are."

He also went on to tell me how my talent is to make friends and other kind things.

I was so uplifted and touched by his words!  Although I appreciated what he said about me, I was most touched by his depth and maturity for a 13 year old.  As my first born, he gets the butt end of a lot of my parenting mistakes- and sometimes I wonder if I'm ruining him... so hearing this reminded me how loving and forgiving children are.

I will always hold this memory near my heart, and am grateful that this time I did choose "the better part" and was richly blessed for doing so.