On the way home from church yesterday, our almost 10 year old Roo, (Rueben) gets super serious and from the back seat he announces loudly "Mommy and daddy, when I get old and have a wife and kids, I'm going to tell my kids the same lessons about life that you've taught me." My hubby and I look at each other smiling- i'm absolutely sure that we were both expecting something beautiful, touching and profound to come out of his mouth next... So my hubby says "oh yeah, like what kind of lessons?" Roo says "you know, like when you vacuum, you should always hold the cord so that you don't run it over and start electrical fires."
WOW. It was funny and adorable and genius all at once. But it got me thinking about these "life lessons" we teach our kids. Now, I know, without a doubt- that my husband and I have had endless heart to hearts with each of our kids through the years about things big and small. Things that we think are monumentally important and things that the kids view as life changing- rarely have we seen eye to eye on the important things by the way. Of course we've had the "sex" talk a few times- we have four kids- that was always a fun one! We've talked about God, careers, integrity, friends, self-worth...among many other "important" topics... but when our 10 year old reflects back on his little life and in the moment chooses a life lesson he wants to impart to his future children- he says he'll share with them how to be safe when vacuuming!
I very clearly remember precious nuggets of wisdom that my mama and daddy shared with me through the years. I am blessed to have parents who love the Lord and modeled a life of generosity, service, honesty and integrity to their children.
I hope when my children are older, and I'm wrinkled and gray, they will have the same wonderful things to say about me...
God is good, all the time.
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