I love my child so much. Tonight was one of those nights where we just kicked it and chatted and she was sweet and funny and I didn't have to bring out mean mommy. I love nights like these...they are what get me through those days where mean mommy works a 14 hour shift. Okay...I'm probably not mean for 14 hours STRAIGHT, but man, some days I feel like all I do is constantly ask and nag and punish and ask and nag some more. Unfortunately, it's usually about day three or four into her "mommy week" that her behavior shifts back to my little charmer that melts my heart with every kiss and just says "okay" when I ask her to do something. But...I try not to focus on what I cannot control and do the best with what I can. Anyhoo...that's a whole different topic and not the cute uplifting story that I wanted to write about.
So after Hailee got snuggled up in her jammies, she jumped up on my bed and asked if I'd like her to give me a massage. Ummm....duh. Her small little hands have more strength than you'd imagine (thanks to years of me encouraging to do it as hard as she can) and it was very relaxing! Granted...she does it in spurts of 10 seconds....moves to another area....asks if that's good....I beg for more....10 more seconds....repeat.
Once the massage was done, she asked if I'd like her to brush my hair. Ummm...duh. I love my hair being brushed as much as I love massages. I sat and wondered what the motivation was, but then realized that maybe she was just being a sweetheart and taking care of her mommy.
H: Did you enjoy your visit to the spa for a massage and a hair style?
M: Why yes, I did!
H: Would you like to come back another time?
M: Why yes, I would!
H: This time was free, but next time it will be $5.
There it is.
M: Or, how about I give you food to eat, a roof over your head and food in your tummy?
H: Okay, $1 will be fine.
Then we fell into a heap of tickles and giggles and I kissed on those cheeks that I love so much.
3 comments:
That's a pretty good deal. Today when we played "store" she asked for money (play money)for what I bought in her store. Since she didn't have the right change, she would give back what I paid and sometimes even more than what I paid. I have a feeling that she will be running her own business when she grows up and will be very good at it. I'll have a massage any time :)
Oooh...that girl knows all about how free samples really work! What a lovely evening!
So cute Kari! Sometimes your stories make me wish I had a kid.. Of course I get over it, but it's a sweet feeling for a few moments! :) You are such a wonderful mommy - as well as a wonderful friend. Thanks for the entertaining stories.. Love and miss you much!
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