“Hey Mom, it’s my bus,” Matt said excitedly as he pointed towards his bus on our walk last night.

In my head I created a story how he must be missing school, his teacher, classmates, recess with his friends, etc.

Then this morning we got word that our schools will be doing online learning for the remainder of the year.

When I shared the news with my kids, one cheered, one smiled and Matt said he was mad.

Replaying the story I created in my head from last night, I was preparing myself for a hard conversation about dealing with disappointment, and letting him know it’s okay to be mad or sad, etc.

Then I heard him say, “I am so mad the pool is closed.”

😳

I realized he misheard me so I let him know it was school that was closed. He cheered...

until I told him that the pool is currently closed too.

I am sharing this with you today because I had created stories in my head for my child that wasn’t his truth. As adults sometimes we may unintentionally do this to our kids. I invite you to join me to...

pause. breathe. pray.

May we do our best to listen to our kids before we are quick to assume what they are thinking and/or feeling. May we be willing to listen to hear the truth of their heart, and from there respond with love.

With love and hope,
Shawn

“Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak...” - James 1:19