Tuesday, February 26, 2008

It Brought Tears To His Eyes

We were on our way down south to see our parents and there was NO silence in the car. All three children were talking.

Cast:
Karl – eldest boy in the family
Wayne – the middle child, the most playful child
Nyn – the youngest and only girl
Me – the mother

Nyn and Wayne were fighting over what show to watch on their portable DVD.

Karl: Let’s vote. Wayne, what show do you want?
Wayne: Land Before Time.
Karl: You, Nyn?
Nyn: Hi-Fi.
Karl: Ok, I choose Land Before Time. So, both of us want Land Before Time. We shall watch Land Before Time (about dinosaurs).
Me: Poor Nyn. Two against one. Mymmy will deliver another baby girl so that you would have a partner, ok?
Nyn: Yes, yes, yes. I want baby girl.
Wayne: NO!!! I don’t want mummy to have another baby.
Nyn: I want, I want.
Wayne: *Almost in tears* NO, I don’t want.
Me: Ok, let Wayne talk. Wayne, why don’t you want another baby?
Wayne: I don’t want mummy to have another baby because if mummy has another baby, mummy will have pain and blood. I don’t want mummy to have pain and blood.
Me: So, you love mummy?
Wayne: Yes, I love mummy. I don’t want mummy to have pain. I don’t want mummy to have another baby.
Me: Ok, I will not have another baby. Thank you for loving me and I would be happy if all of you can behave yourselves and be good boys and good girl.

All my frustrations and headaches disappeared at that moment. This is one moment I feel my efforts in parenting not wasted and my love for them is appreciated.

32 comments:

SuhChing said...

Wow, you have good boys and good girl. Wish you all happy always

sting said...

that's such a wonderful thing to say :-) melt my heart too...

Martini said...

such a lovely conversation from the children!
You are so lucky to have them, good boys and good girl :)

L B said...

But... but!! But... then Nyn won't be able to watch Hi-Fi!! :-) So cute, your family! Last time, where got DVD to watch ah? :-)

Sweetiepie said...

You got a lovely kids.I tend to buy a DVD for them but afraid the kids will fight for the show too.:)

Anggie's journel said...

Mummy sure touching while listen to this huh ? Means all ur hard work didnt waste . There DO behave as a good child. Well done to mummy !!

chanelwong said...

they are such a lovely n loving kids...

Sasha said...

wayne is such an understanding boy. :)

suchsimplepleasures said...

that's so sweet! kids don't realize that out of the pain and blood, comes the most perfect love there is!!
hope you had a good night!!
xoxo

keeyit said...

so sweet already

LaskiGal said...

Oh . . . how cute. You really made them think! And the empathy Wayne had . . . that is so rare for young children. Mummy must be doing something right!

jacss said...

that's so sweet of wayne....did nyn accept that decision?
but i doubt u still want another one???

Eagles' Wings said...

Its a wonderful feeling when the children respond towards our love and care positively. A confident parent is a happy parent.

Yatie said...

really touching.........and cute conversation...I miss my kids now

Tot's Mom said...

Wah, he really cares! You must be proud.

Kelly said...

WOWWWW! Being the most playful one also can be so loving!! What a sweet moment!

Contented Mum said...

such a caring boy he is, must have melted your heart upon hearing his reply!
Thanks for the award

slavemom said...

Aww.. that's so sweet. It's really important to let the kids voice out their opinion or thots. We cannot jes assume what they think.

jazzmint said...

wah ur boy is so good leh..vy touching

suchsimplepleasures said...

i promise, in time...i will forgive the action that was taken...as cruel and truly unforgivable that it may have been. but, right now, my heart still breaks everytime i think of what was lost...all my childhood memories that were stored in boxes and my bedroom set...it really is raw!!
have i told you how awesome i think you are? really...a wonderful, kind person and i am so thankful to have you as a friend...even if it is just in writing!!
xoxo

Sandy C. said...

Aww....that is so sweet :) What sweeties you have..

Tammy said...

That is so sweet! You have such wonderful children!

Kellan said...

WOW - that discussions turn quickly in your favor, didn't it? How sweet - how cute!! This sounded like an episode in my car - definately!

Have a good day - Kellan

Pam in Colorado said...

I can see why your headache disappeared. Your son has a sweet heart!

mumsgather said...

Its amazing what goes on in their little minds sometimes. :)

Trinity said...

wwwaaaa... so cute wayneeee... btw, I love this script.. hihihi.. Let's tag wayne to show 8 facts about him ok?

I've linked Wayne on my post. :-)

Peridot&Sapphire said...

very touching... Wayne is such a loving boy, he sure know having a baby will cause mummy to have more pain and blood?? Very clever...

wen said...

i guess the older they get, the more expressive they are. Ian still doesnt know how to express himself that way except by telling me he loves me every single day...
poor..Nyn....hehe

Lovely Mummy said...

i wonder when is my turn to hear such touching words from my kid

miche said...

i noticed that the most difficult child, the middle child and the one that received the most discipline cares about you more that the rest.

my Clarissa is very concern about my feeling and about hurting myself physically.

i just have to tell her that i am sad and look like one too and she will come to pamper me. ;)

JO-N said...

Thank you for all your comments.

Angeleyes said...

Your kids are soooo loving!
But then again, I pity your girl as she really hope she will get a sister to play with her...