Though it unquestionably annoys me at the time, I’m actually quite glad my kid thinks for himself. It would be more convenient to have a child who obeyed my every command, but I’m wrong sometimes. Aidan has no qualms about pointing out my flaws or poking holes in my rationale. And though I have to admit he can make my blood pressure rise faster a Michigan State game gone bad, I secretly harbor a bit of pride in my stubborn individual thinker of a child.
At the end of the week, I rise between 4:30 and 5 am to start getting ready for work. My reason is two-fold: I’m able to meet with third shift employees at my job this way and it also affords me the opportunity to leave work at a time conducive to picking Aidan up from school.
I try to be as quiet as I can, tiptoeing around the house gathering the necessary items to depart for a work day. But Aidan has a sixth sense about his mama – he knows when I’m up and around, and he does not like to miss a good-bye kiss to his mother.
I was doing a final pass through the house yesterday, just ready to leave, when I heard a loud whisper.
“Mom? Can I get up and wave good-bye to you out the window?”
I went to his side in bed. “No, darling. It’s super early. Just go back to sleep. I love you.”
I quietly slipped out the back door and got in my car. As I was rolling backwards down the drive way, I saw our Christmas tree illuminate the front window, and my crazy-haired child peek out from the side. He waved ferociously, mouthing the words, “I love you, Mom.”
I couldn’t help but to shake my head and smile. Even though I specifically told him to stay in bed, I’m glad he disobeyed and snuck out to see me off. He went right back to sleep after the sly farewell, and both of our mornings were undeniably better.
No one was ever memorable without making a few waves.
Oh my Gosh, this is the cutest story EVER! Your son loves you so much and I love that!! This seriously melted my heart, made me smile huge, and hope that one day, if I ever have children, they love me just this very same way. <3
Aw, thanks! Aidan melts my heart on a regular basis!
This is precious and I love, love, love the phrase “No one was every memorable without making a few waves.”
Great.
Agreed. Love that quote AND this post! My son just recently learned how to wave bye-bye and does it for me when I drop him off at daycare. It melts my heart every time! And it is much preferred over the screaming fits of being left at daycare of days past.
Oh man, I have such tingles reading this – my heart just swelled with joy reading about that special bond between you and your son, such a beautiful thing. He loves you so much, it must be an amazing feeling!!
AH! I just love him! Dubs does the same thing, and I adore his tenacious devotion to me.
>>>>No one was ever memorable without making a few waves.
Amen, sistah. Amen.
Tawna
So adorable!!!!!!!!!! Can’t wait to see you in a week. Love you xo
Those memories are the best! So great you are treasuring and sharing them.