It all started Sunday morning when Ja-Ja took a drink of Combi's water. I believe an "I hate you" followed by a good ol', "I'll kill you!" was thrown in the air. The 3o minutes that followed were quite torturous. Screaming, crying, kicking were the sounds burning in my ears. Combi had been sentenced to his room.... As a parent this is a very frustrating moment. Doesn't he know that if he can just stop the crazy & be calm that I would let him out? Of course, when I try to explain this, it just gets worse. As I'm trying to figure out how to rip my ears off so that I don't have to listen to this poor little boy's angry screams, a thought pops into my head. I run downstairs & grab a book called "Who's Your Hero?". 
I turn to the story of Alma the Younger. I grab Combi, place him on my lap & read him this story. We read about Alma the Younger & his wicked ways & how unhappy we can be when our heart is hardened. "Like me, Mom?" Combi says as he looks up at me with his big brown eyes. "Yes" I whisper & continue reading. The story continues & gets to the part where Alma's heart softens & he repairs all the damage he has done."So Combi what can you do to make things better?"
"Ee-pologize" he says in an apologetic voice.
"What else can we do Comb?" "I don't know".
"How about taking Ja-Ja some water?"
"OK but first I going to ee-pologize"
My eyes filled with tears & my heart felt full as I realized the presence of the Spirit in his bedroom.
He went down to the play room & "ee-pologized" & returned to bring Ja-Ja some water.
"You wanna play Bionicles, Comb?" I heard Ja-Ja call out to his brother.
As I sat on the couch & took in this wonderful moment I had just experienced, Combi runs out to me with open arms & says, "I love you Mom".
5 comments:
That sounds like a book I need. Is it a board book? Where can I get it, Deseret Book?
that's really cute. i'm so proud of little C.
that is such a super cool story and it got me all fuzzed in the heart. i love so much when we can be patient and let the spirit whisper to us to take advantage of an incredible moment to teach something that is so much more meaningful than just giving a lesson on repentance in primary. good job and thank you for the awesome example. of course it is easier when you have awesome kids, too, huh? we miss you!
did you say all 3 of your boys are playing basketball this year? where?
I think I need that book to read with Adam. It was like you were describing a very typical day for me. Maybe it would help him "get it". Most of the drama could end so easily...
Well done! Those proud parenting moments are the best, aren't they?
Thanks for sharing.
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