When You’re Happy And You Know It
July 18, 2007 | Sometimes Sweet
Antique Daddy has been in a bit of a blue funk for a few days, which is extremely rare for him. That is one of the many things that I love about him – he is a ship on an even keel whereas I am a kayak easily given to spazzing out and flipping over and over and looking ridiculous.
After dinner we stood in the kitchen and I hugged him and asked him if he was still sad.
Sean overheard this from across the room. He stopped foraging through his box of Leggos and asked in a worried voice, “Daddy, are you sad?”
Antique Daddy deftly deflected and said, “No Sean, I’m not sad. Are you sad?”
Sean said, “No, I’m happy. I have my life here.”
Oh that it might always be so!
Antique Daddy and I looked at each other and sighed. When I grow up, I want to be as wise as a three-year-old.
Contentment. There is no greater blessing.
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~Sigh~
July 18th, 2007 at 2:27 amBoys are so sweet. They just take your breath away, don’t they?
lol
July 18th, 2007 at 6:13 amOh, that is so precious.
My first baby boy just graduated from the Air Force…sigh…enjoy every moment.
Yes, enjoy every moment. My oldest is going to be a senior in high school this fall and then off to college-I am not ready for that yet!! It doesn’t seem that long ago that she was the same age as your Sean.
July 18th, 2007 at 7:41 amThere was a time when our boys were little and their plan was for each of them to become a firefighter…and live at home with us…always. A nice dream, no? Of course, I’m glad they’re going to college and all that, but it was a sweet moment when their entire world was with us.
July 18th, 2007 at 7:54 amKids have a keen way of putting everything into perspective, don’t they?!
What a wonderful boy you have!
July 18th, 2007 at 8:19 amOut of the mouths of babes. How sweet!
July 18th, 2007 at 9:03 amWho does he take after to be so smart? :)
July 18th, 2007 at 9:28 amHis father. No question.
July 18th, 2007 at 9:30 am“I have my life here.” He is so funny (and I mean that in a wise-beyond-his-years kind of way).
July 18th, 2007 at 9:35 amHow precious is that!
July 18th, 2007 at 10:12 amI love the picture of Sean!
Excuse me AM but you are one smart woman!
How sweet! What a wonderful thing to remind us all of what we have!
July 18th, 2007 at 10:25 amWhat a sweet boy!
July 18th, 2007 at 10:31 amYes, lets have a really good dig and see if we can unearth our inner child.
July 18th, 2007 at 10:32 amCheers
He is a wise boy. And it’s wonderful that you capture these moments. They pass quickly and all too soon he will be rolling his eyes at you. Trust me, it happens.
July 18th, 2007 at 11:06 amI thought I only loved Sean, but now I love the whole family! You are as cute as my own kids.
July 18th, 2007 at 12:40 pmWhat a sweetheart! And he’s right. A great reminder for me that I have much to be happy about!!!
July 18th, 2007 at 12:44 pmHe obviously has a great “life here.” Good for you!
July 18th, 2007 at 2:34 pmHow sweet =) I can’t wait till my little guy talks!! I want to hear his words of wisdom!
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July 18th, 2007 at 2:41 pmSean´s comment brought tears to my eyes…you are doing a great job raising your son, he is a beautiful sweet boy.
July 18th, 2007 at 2:41 pmWise little boy, indeed.
I hope his contentment is infectious.
July 18th, 2007 at 3:01 pmHe sounds like a great kid with a tender heart and he has two parents who love each other and show it!
July 18th, 2007 at 3:03 pmI think he could give workshops on how to live the simple life. Are you sure he’s only three?!
July 18th, 2007 at 6:14 pm“he is a ship on an even keel whereas I am a kayak easily given to spazzing out and flipping over and over and looking ridiculous.”
Oh this sentence. It is perfection in the way it exactly personifies my husband and me. I wish I could have said it myself. I just have to steal it, and quote you of course.
Yes, to be a child and so easily find contentment. I think that all the time.
July 18th, 2007 at 7:40 pmWhat a sweet, sweet story. I sooo hate that computers and blogging weren’t around for me when my children were little. It’s nice that you can document everything so easily…photos, stories, etc. Love this one.
Hugs!
July 18th, 2007 at 9:10 pmKat
Wow!
July 18th, 2007 at 11:10 pmthat would be enough chase away any sad
July 19th, 2007 at 5:56 amawesome just awesome
July 19th, 2007 at 10:15 amAmen and amen. Hope AD’s in happier spirits soon too.
July 19th, 2007 at 12:02 pmLove it!
July 19th, 2007 at 2:32 pmReally a sweet story!
July 19th, 2007 at 2:56 pmToo wise!
Have a great weekend
July 20th, 2007 at 6:24 am