I took the kids to our favorite (all-you-can-eat) Chinese restaurant for dinner tonight. This is the unedited conversation that ensued:
Kai (pointing to a large mural of the Forbidden Palace on the wall): Momma, I was born dere.
Me: That's right sweetheart, you were born in China.
Kai: I no wanna live dere again.
Me: Oh no, we don't live in China. We live here in the United States. But we may visit China soon to get your brother Ash/Cooper (yes, this is still how we refer to the poor boy.) We'll have so much fun in China.
Kai: Momma, please no leave me in China.
Me (attempting to hold back tears): I will never leave you. Never, ever. We are a family now and families are together forever. Mommy and Kai are together forever! I love you so much, Kai.
Kai: I wuv you too, Momma.
(silence while I am trying to pull myself together)
Kai: Momma?
Me: Yes.
Kai: Can I have some ice cream?
Just a glimpse into the depths of my 3 year old's mind. He understands so much more than I give him credit for. I am far from being a perfect mother, but I vow tonight that he will never again have to wonder if I will ever leave him. Lesson learned today - Monday, February 23, 2009.
3 comments:
Oh, that is so sweet. It's amazing what their little minds come up with. Thank goodness he believes you when you say you won't leave him there.
oh my GOSH I can't wait to meet you!!!!!! Isn't the IA site great?
And I LOVE your kiddos' names, Heather!
that is so amazing how much there lil' minds comprehend...thanks for sharing!
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