Today I had one of those heart melting moments with Michael. He is our curious little troublemaker. As always I warned him if he didn't stop throwing something he was going to his room and I kept my promise. After a short time it got real quiet in his room. So I waited and then checked; only to find him curled up in his brothers bed, with his brothers blanket, and holding a car his brother had been sleeping with. I asked him if he was trying to be like "bubba" and he grinned that Michael grin, yep. After a while I took JW to the side and told him what I found Michael doing, explaining to him that Michael wanted to be just like him. It was like a light bulb went off and he walked over gave his baby brother the biggest hug and kiss completely making Michael's day.
There is a purpose to my lengthy story: One of Michaels daily goals is to get his brothers attention. Good or bad. He just wants his big bro to notice him. His sister has always been there by his side. She's never rough with him and quite the little mama to him. But there is some sort of brotherly bond that I truly enjoy watching develop between my oldest and youngest.
No doubt my three will be inseparable. And that my friends, makes me smile! :)
Sunday, September 16, 2012
Sunday, September 2, 2012
Hands free revolution - part two
Why hands free?
My eldest son is my motivation. This last year has been a difficult one for him. Never being one to demand attention as much as the other two and very independent as early as age 2, he kind of got lost in the crowd here at the Gallman house. At age 4, he was suddenly demanding to be heard and begging for attention.
Now, Facebook is just one of many ways we are changing things up at home. Most importantly I'm learning to stop what I'm doing and listen. If that means putting work, cooking, cleaning, or laundry on hold...I'm trying. And he's noticing. His random hugs, smiles, and loving words let me know he sees the effort. And so I will only try that much harder.
I hold on to this fear that out of three kids, someone might always feel left out. But then I watch them and I see these three have a bond that will never be broken. I thank God for that!
Sadly...You can not break an addiction without a little backsliding. So this past week and weekend were NOT Facebook free by any means but I plan to compensate by making tomorrow's holiday with the family absent of any and all things Facebook.
More to come on this journey of becoming hands free...
My eldest son is my motivation. This last year has been a difficult one for him. Never being one to demand attention as much as the other two and very independent as early as age 2, he kind of got lost in the crowd here at the Gallman house. At age 4, he was suddenly demanding to be heard and begging for attention.
Now, Facebook is just one of many ways we are changing things up at home. Most importantly I'm learning to stop what I'm doing and listen. If that means putting work, cooking, cleaning, or laundry on hold...I'm trying. And he's noticing. His random hugs, smiles, and loving words let me know he sees the effort. And so I will only try that much harder.
I hold on to this fear that out of three kids, someone might always feel left out. But then I watch them and I see these three have a bond that will never be broken. I thank God for that!
Sadly...You can not break an addiction without a little backsliding. So this past week and weekend were NOT Facebook free by any means but I plan to compensate by making tomorrow's holiday with the family absent of any and all things Facebook.
More to come on this journey of becoming hands free...
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