Little Buddy got a Humpty Dumpty book in the book exchange!
Getting our picture taken with Santa.
After our visit with Santa, Little Buddy was right next to me playing with his friends while I talked to another mom. I looked down to check on him, and suddenly realized he'd walked off. I quickly scanned the little park we were in only to see him headed up the stairs and headed toward the street! I darted off, screaming his name. He was about to run into the road and all I could do was run and scream. He did make it a few steps into the road before stopping to look back at me and giggle. Thank God there were no cars coming. I scooped him us and hugged him to my chest, my heart still racing. I had been so scared. When I asked him where he was going, he told me he was trying to follow Santa back to his house. I squeezed by precious boy close and said a quick prayer. Just the thought of anything happening to Little Buddy made me sick.
However, I was lucky. Nothing had happened to my little guy. But what I didn't know was that, at the same time we were working out and playing with our kids, there were parents in Connecticut that were learning that their little ones were gone forever. Another mass shooting happened today; this time the victims were students at an elementary school. Senseless tragedy in the place where we think our children will be safe. All those beautiful children! All those families who had wrapped Christmas gifts that will now never be opened by eager little hands! Oh Little Buddy, I couldn't hold you close enough today. As you get older, and I worry about you and fuss over you and annoy you with my concern, please take it easy on me. Reflect back on these tragedies and know that your father and I would be destroyed without you. You are our everything. I can't imagine the grief in Newtown and I send all my prayers to them.
We have so many blessings for which to be thankful. As I watched Little Buddy do simple, mundane things today, I was so grateful for every moment. Whether it was running around the house like a crazy person, demanding Elmo songs our entire ride to Austin, or even simply eating his dinner with gusto, I was grateful.
It's the simple things: Sharing Daddy's chili
This blog has really helped me reach my goal of not taking my days with my buddy for granted. I can't waste these moments, because you never know how many you will have. No matter what happens, all I want is for Little Buddy to know, above anything else, how loved he is and what a blessing he is to us. Thank you, Lord, for our beautiful son, and please send your holy comfort to those families whose blessings have joined You in heaven.
Prayers for all tonight,
LBM
Little Buddy's Momma
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