What Matters Most

March 11, 2010 By 16 Comments

I had a moment today when I was mad.  Quite mad.

But then I realized.  It doesn’t matter.

But this does.

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Today, Coop and I went exploring.

We found rocks.  Lots of them.  Small and tiny.  White and Brown. Speckled and plain.

When he said prayers tonight – the only thing he said ‘thank you’ for:  ’going exploring with Mommy’.

That Matters.

It matters that he cooked dinner with me.

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And.

That he tipped that chin up at me, waited a beat until he knew in his little 3 year old heart that he had my full attention and then he whispered, “Mommy, is it ok with you if I stay three forever?”

Yes,  Coop, you can.

And that is what matters.

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  • http://www.connectingwomenmedia.blogspot.com Connecting Women

    This is such a sweet story! Thanks so much for sharing with us, and also reminding us about the simple treasures of life, often right under our noses.

    Thanks!

  • http://www.redlotusmama.com Red Lotus Mama

    Awwww … my heart just melted. What a sweet post.

    I remember Princess D said to me recently that she doesn’t want to get bigger because then I can’t carry her in my arms. All I could say back was I wish she wouldn’t get bigger either.

  • Danielle

    RLM – aren’t those just the most amazing moments? I needed these today. xoxo

  • Danielle

    CW – Thank you so much – this was the perfect timing for me – I needed the reminder :) Glad you did too.

  • http://www.thatslifebykimmyg.blogspot.com kimmyg

    What a great story! My kids are older now, but always great to relive those precious moments! enjoy!

  • Danielle

    Kimmy – thank you so much for that – I recognize that I sometimes forget to embrace the small, but beautiful moments. I’m trying to change that. :)

  • http://www.kathysykes.choseit.com Kathy Sykes

    That is really the truth! We just have to remeber what is most important when we are in those moments of anger or stress. Love this post.

  • http://www.wifemotherfirstlady.com Kathy Sykes

    Had to go back and add my new blog site address!!

  • Danielle

    Kathy – you are so very right – thank you!!

  • http://justmovingforward.wordpress.com Amanda

    Beautiful moments! Thank you for sharing them with us and reminding us that it is the little moments that matter the most!

  • Danielle

    appreciate that Amanda! thank you so much!

  • http://www.makingtimeformommy.com Alicia

    so sweet! Three year olds can be adorable when they want to :)

  • Lauralee Hensley

    What is it about three and four and that you wouldn’t mind them staying that age forever?
    I think it is that they still really like doing things with us and look up to us.
    I’m glad you had such a special day with him that it was able to get you over your really
    mad phase. Children are wonderful that way sometimes, especially when they are little.

  • Danielle

    I think you are right, Lauralee – at this age – they still LOVE to spend time with us – over and above anything and everything else. It is amazing to be loved and wanted that way :)

  • http://amandamagee.com Amanda

    Headed out on a cool off walk when Sean got home tonight. Briar, my worrying first-born rushed over breathlessly and handed me what looked like a scroll.
    “Here mom, please take this on your walk. I want you to think about it.” I waited half a block and unfurled it after waving to her, covered end to end in 5 year old penmanship it echoed again and again, “I love you.” I am so grateful for so many of these moments that will live inside me forever.

  • Danielle

    Amanda – that is divine – simply gorgeous. It gave me chills to read it – I can only imagine what it was like for you. Thank you for sharing that.