This last Monday we had a discussion on safety. We were talking about what our family plan is in case there is a fire in our home. Naturally, the kids started in on the "what if..." game. Some were legitimate, some were silly. We came to the conclusion that there could be a million 'what if's and that we'll just do the best we can if it ever happens.
And then my 7 year-old says in a giggly serious kind of way, "What if Mom is grumpy when we wake her up to tell her there's a fire?"...... (looking at me cautiously and still giggling)...."Because sometimes you are really grumpy when we wake you up." We were all laughing..... because it's TRUE. Okay, not always true... I can be really patient and kind and compassionate to my kids, but... apparently... that must be the exception.
It was funny, yes, and I still think it's funny, but it definitely made me realize that I need to do better. I actually have been doing better, but I've still got a long way to go. I don't want them to remember me forever as Ms. Grumpy Pants in the morning. I want to help their morning be bright and cheerful. When I'm up before them, I have time to fully wake up and feel ready to go... and I'm happy... most of the time. ;)
My mom always tells me how grouchy I was when I was a little 3 year old. Here is my 3 year old now. I can see the resemblance.
