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"You hurt my feelings," James says.
I've just punished him for something.
And it breaks my heart to hear.
I remember being young like him.
I remember when I got reprimanded.
And it hurts despite probable guilt.
I know I can't always recant.
I know I shouldn't do it.
But sometimes I would like to.
Because hurting feelings isn't mommy's job.
8 comments:
Bittersweet, this mommying thing. And yet how wonderful that he trusts you enough to express that his feelings are hurt.
Isn't that the truth?!?
Hubs and I just discussed this a few days ago. How it's not in my nature to be so stern and absolute. But I remind myself that it's what they need, when appropriate. Doesn't make it any easier though, I know!
He will thank you when he's older (God I sound old just saying that). Discipline is necessary and you are with him more than daddy.
How poignant this story of loving
that hurts! James will know in
time what a great mom you
are and how much you care.
............cj
Sometimes parenting is fraught. Okay, *often*.
Hard: when mine first told me
I wasn't his best friend anymore.
Maybe not what we supposed to be?
Hard: to find balance of love.
This is lovely.
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