A Parenting Moment

This was one the most frustrating days that ive had as a mom. Negativity from Isaac. Relentless. It knew no bounds. For his discipline (and protection from his mom who was going to LOSE IT) he was sent to his room...indefinitely. Possibly for the rest of his life. As far as I was concerned for the rest of the night. A little part of me (if I'm honest, and I am) wondered if I could have possibly been wrong about my sweet, perfect boy all these years.

I allowed him to join us at the table for supper. He apologized and asked me to forgive him. I did. We both softened. He asked me if he needed to go back to his room after supper. I asked him instead to write down ten things he loves about life, and to decorate the page because I wanted him to make it look like something really positive.

A half hour later this is what he came to me with, filled with love and joy. 

The smiley face has hearts for eyes to see love, a heart nose to smell great things, and heart teeth so his mouth is filled with love. I LOVE THIS KID! And he is every bit as wonderful as I've always known him to be. We enjoyed the rest of the evening together.