Riley and his Mom
I love it when Riley will get to talking and say some funny or interesting things. Here is a portion of last night's conversation:
As Riley is getting in the car he picks up an empty Hawaiian Punch bottle.
Riley: "Dad, when I get older and my fingers get bigger, like yours, I am gonna drink this punch like you. I like it, and when I am big and old like you I will drink it to."
Me: "That will be fine. Are you ready to be big like Daddy?"
Riley: "Well when I am big I won't live at home with you and Mommy."
Me: "So are you going to live somewhere else because you will be married?"
Riley: "Oh Dad, I don't know. I will just be sad because I will really miss my Mommy."
Me: "She will miss you too. Will you miss living with Dad as well?"
Riley: "Yeah, yeah, yeah, but (with voice cracking) I really love my Mom and I will REALLY miss her".
Me: "I know buddy, but that is a long time away."
I am so thankful for the bond and connection that my boys have with their mother. She cares and loves for them so much. We are a lucky and blessed family because of Beth Ann.
As Riley is getting in the car he picks up an empty Hawaiian Punch bottle.
Riley: "Dad, when I get older and my fingers get bigger, like yours, I am gonna drink this punch like you. I like it, and when I am big and old like you I will drink it to."
Me: "That will be fine. Are you ready to be big like Daddy?"
Riley: "Well when I am big I won't live at home with you and Mommy."
Me: "So are you going to live somewhere else because you will be married?"
Riley: "Oh Dad, I don't know. I will just be sad because I will really miss my Mommy."
Me: "She will miss you too. Will you miss living with Dad as well?"
Riley: "Yeah, yeah, yeah, but (with voice cracking) I really love my Mom and I will REALLY miss her".
Me: "I know buddy, but that is a long time away."
I am so thankful for the bond and connection that my boys have with their mother. She cares and loves for them so much. We are a lucky and blessed family because of Beth Ann.
posted by Craig @ 5:08 AM
1 Comments:
At 4:28 AM ,
Travis Crow said...
Isn't it amazing how in those early years children really need that connection with mom? God made mothers so patient and calm just for this stage, I think. Its harder for dads to answer constant questions and not get a little irritated, but moms just keep answering the questions and providing the explanations over and over. Its really cool, though, when a child reaches the age of 5 or 6 and really want to connect with dad in a different way. Moms play a critical role for that point in development. The questions get answered, the wheels start turning, and a foundation is laid for critical thinking.
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