Nov 18, 2008

Oh, Spence

So we're sitting at the dinner table getting ready to say the prayer and Spence pokes his little hand out of his folded arms and points his fingers in a "pretend gun" and shoots right at me with a little "pu, pu".

I kindly (okay--maybe a little stern) say to him "Spencer we don't shoot at people, ever; that hurts my feelings."

He responds with such a tender, soft voice we could barely hear him "It's just pretend, there's no guns in my fingers. I'm sooo sorry, Mommy."

Don't have to say another word. Justin and I just looked at eachother with those parent eyes trying not to smile too big.

3 comments:

Chelsi said...

What a tender heart! Let's hope he can stay that way as he grows up!

Unknown said...

Oh, Megan, I just love all the sweet, precious things you share on here! You are such a great mom to appreciate those little moments. Also- I looove your new layout!

Brigette Little said...

What a sweetheart he is!

Some friends of ours had a similar experience recently, but handled it differently. Mom was shocked and saddened that her boy would shoot her. Dad, on the other hand, pulled out a "big gun" and shot him right back. The little boy fell down, laughing hysterically. I think every little boy does this at some point!