Have you ever had one of those moments as a parent where you think your kids are really starting to get all the things you've been trying to teach them? Well, maybe not ALL of the things, but you really rejoice when you discover that they understand just ONE of the things you've been trying to teach them.
One of the things we've been trying to teach our oldest two boys is the importance of taking care of their sister. We want to teach them to protect her, to respect her and to show her that they care about her. We've also been teaching them to take care of each other. It's not just about their sister, it's about sticking together and helping each other out. TJ and I may be gone one day and we want to make sure that the boys can help Lana with whatever she needs. It's not just about protecting her from bullies at school, or helping her with her homewoke. It's about helping her mow her lawn if she needs it or shoveling her driveway when it snows. It's about the little things and the big things. It's also about helping your brother with his home improvement projects or with his computer problems.
Anyway, back to my story. Our two oldest boys went to the grocery store the other night with my husband. While they were there they decided to buy me flowers. It doesn't happen that often around here, but it's always nice to get flowers. After inspecting the flowers they decided on red roses for me. Then after thinking about it for awhile the boys told their father that they needed to buy their sister flowers too!! They picked out the cutest bunch of pink carnations for her. When they got home they gave her the flowers and she got the sweetest look on her face!! She just lit up! It was such a special moment between two big brothers and their little sister. It makes me cry just thinking about it. Love those kids!!!
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