Just when I thought everything was calming down and other random thoughts

Last week I had the scare of my life. Alex fell ill and had to be hospitalized. Things in our life seemed to just be quieting and this hit us like a brick. Tests, reports, observations and all types of stuff. I was nervous and scared.

He's home now. He's fine and is doing well so far and we are happy about that, but what I want to say about all of it is this:

Hold your babies. Make sure they know that you love them everyday. Make sure you spend a minimum of 30 minutes just listening to them everyday and I mean truly listening to them. My advice is to just say NOTHING while they are talking. Trust me you will learn somethings.

I have been lucky enough to hear all of the great accomplishments Alex has made. I have heard somethings that would make a mother going screaming with her ears on fire, but I sit there and let them burn. This time is so important to our children. At least I know it is really important to Alex. He came to me one day and said, "Ma, you said I could talk to you about anything, right?" (I was getting dinner ready at the time of this conversation and I could pick up that dinner was going to be a little late). He preceded to tell me about the lunch table talk earlier that day.

Condoms.

This topic came up with 10-12 year old boys in elementary. And I am nervous about Jr. High!!!
To make a long story short. We talked for about 45 minutes and he simply said, "OK." and went on with the day.

I appreciated that time because I know he feels that he can be himself. He is not embarrassed about talking to me and Dave about anything. THAT IS THE WAY IT SHOULD BE!!!

I am so thankful for Alex and Aiden. I know that they are here to teach me so much about myself.

Alex with his mildness and quiet strength. It so amazes me. He is our little missionary. He speaks his mind softly and tells what he believes and is not ashamed.

Aiden is not so mild. He tells it like he sees it. There is not arguing with him. If he says the sky is purple...you better believe the sky is purple whether you know or not.

The two of them remind me a little of Moses and Aaron. Aaron was Moses' younger brother and did a lot of the speaking because Moses did not have a way with words. That is so Alex and Aiden. It quite funny to watch.

All I know is I am glad I have two teachers here in our home to help me.