Friday, February 21, 2014

Small (5 minute post)


Small 2/21/14

 

Changing a diaper, a small thing, but it teaches you to keep clean.

Reading a book, a small thing, but it teaches you to love books, words and to grow an imagination.

A tickle fight, a small thing, but it teaches you to laugh and that our home is a safe place for fun.

Setting the table, a small thing, but it teaches you to help our family.

Giving a hug, a small thing, but it teaches you that physical touch is a necessity for growth.

Saying “I love you”, a small thing, but it teaches you to use words that mean something.  That saying these words can be the difference between a good day and a bad one.

Chasing outside, a small thing, but it teaches you that exercise and fun are important.

Learning ABC’s, a small thing, but it teaches you that an education will help you go places.

Saying “No” sometimes, a small thing, but it teaches you that you don’t need everything and that “No” can also mean, “I love you.”

Saying “Yes” sometimes, a small thing, but it teaches you that you should say yes more than you say no.

Taking a shower, a small thing, but it teaches you to take care of yourself.

Laughing, a small thing, but it teaches you to not take life so seriously.

Picking up your toys, a small thing, but it teaches you that our family works together to keep a clean house.

Going to church, a small thing, but it teaches you that God is our maker and that He provided our life here.

Praying, a small thing, but it teaches you humility and to have a relationship of faith.

All these small things, and many more, teach you how to be a parent, a most blessed calling.

2 comments:

Rachel from Redeeming Her said...

Hi Belle! What a beautiful look into the lasting impact of day-to-day sorrows and joys. Thanks for looking deeper at the small things!

Heather said...

Thank you Rachel. It is good for me to review why the small things add up to a big thing. Because somedays the small things make me crazy! =)

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