The large slab of chocolate I knew I had stored in the fridge had shrunk to half its size (I blamed a monster, but knew it was really the hubby), and when I divided it, both kids got much less chocolate than they normally did.
“Is that all?”, the four year old asked.
“At least you’ve three pieces”, I replied. “I didn’t get any.” I pretended to be upset.
“Take this”, he said thrusting a piece of chocolate into my mouth.
“Thank you so much, my darling”, I said, giving him a hug. “I don’t really want it. You have it.”
“No, you should have this”, he insisted, and didn’t leave till I took a tiny bite.
There are times when he exasperates me. Times when he makes me wonder what I did wrong to produce someone as obstinate as he. Times when I despair of ever getting him to do what I think is right.
But when he does something like this, my heart melts. I know that as long as I give him all the love he deserves, he will grow-up to be a decent human being. And in the ultimate analysis, isn't that the only thing that really matters?
9 comments:
Aw, that is really sweet!
Yes, yes it is. And I'd say the compassionate apple didn't fall far from the compassionate tree!
What a darling! And ditto Jan:)
What a lovely picture. Your son is so cute. I go through the same with my son too. And my husband for that matter. But, It's nice to be surprised.
OH, and I hate to say it, Rayna, but you do writing everyday. I read it every morning and think it's wonderful. Why don't you write everyday? Is it the time? Inspiration?
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It is because you've showed him the same kindness that his spirit shines for you. What a blessing!
Anybody who shares his chocolate is a really special person!) He sounds like a very loveable little boy.
That's the marvelous thing about children, isn't it? What a lovely story. I now deal with grumpy teenagers. In some ways, it's easier when they're small.
Having a child grow up to be a kind, honest and decent human being is a blessing. And any child who shares his chocolate with his mom is headed in the right direction. He's a darling, and that photo is precious.
@ Diane - thanks, and welcome to the blog.
@ Jan/ Dipali - now, don't make me blush! I'm sure I wouldn't want to share a piece of chocolate even now.
@ Ann - it is wonderful when you are surprised, isn't it? And when I say I don't write everyday, I mean real writing. Blogging has become a habit, and I normally write it out in my head while travelling, and just type it out later. But I just can't seem to make time for real writing :-(
@ Stacey- it is a blessing, isn't it?
@ Jane - he is. And that's what keeps me going when he is driving me crazy.
@ Elspeth - now that I know how they are going to be in a few years time, I will cherish them even more now.
@ Patricia - thanks, I do love that photograph too. And
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