Emotional ramblings of a mom
March 24, 2018
Being a parent can be a pretty tough job. And a real emotional roller coaster. I don’t know how it happens but you end up caring so much about these small human beings, without even trying.
Your emotions get linked with their well being. Like this week, my LO was out again with the flu. Darn flu season’s crushing it this year. Poor kid ended up asking me to give her some medicine this time, even she was so tired of the flu. Also I think she likes the taste(We’ve been using Zarbees and yes it’s yummy and yes I take it too🙈).
There’s something about kids that just melt you away. I mean you don’t have to be a parent to fall for those huge eyes, with chubby little cheeks asking for the most ridiculous things. When my niece and nephew were little, they knew exactly how to play me but what they didn’t know was I was playing them (Haha, the student became the master!) to get my squishy hugs! Now my monkey does the same and my niece and nephew are getting played! Circle of life huh.
Anyhow, you’re probably thinking what brought on this “all over the place” rambling. Well yesterday I was out with my daughter and witnessed a mom crying and screaming out for her son. I was backing out of the parking with music on and still heard her screams. I immediately got out and noticed people all around looking for something. She was holding a young toddler and her older son had gone missing from the store. My heart broke at her pain. The entire area immediately started looking for the little boy. A few minutes later, maybe even less than that, a lady from store came running out to say we found him.
I could feel my tears welling up, the people around me sighed in relief and the mom; I cannot even tell you the sheer relief on her face. My LO was strapped in her carseat so I couldn’t leave her but I really wanted to hug that lady and tell her it’s okay. Everything is okay. It’s not her fault.
As it turns out her son had been hiding behind the toys and had not been answering her when she was looking for him. Or maybe he really hadn’t heard her, either way the little family reunited and it was such a beautiful moment. I sat back in the car, this time in the backseat and kissed my monkey. At that moment every crayon marking on the wall, every painting on work documents, every broken item seemed like a blessing.
I felt that lady’s fear, I felt her worry and I really felt her relief and joy. The people came together and helped reunite the child with the family. That feeling of community and belonging warms up the heart.
May no one ever have to worry about losing their child or anyone for that matter. Hears to a world of incredible people who look out for each other; let’s keep on working to make this world safer for us and our loved ones.
Lots of love from one emotional Penguin Mama❤
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