A Lesson Learned

This story I am going to share with with you is about a lesson that was learned.  Right now in life you would think that the lessons being are learned are for Hayden; however, this lesson was for me. (Katy) 

On this particular evening Joey was gone for a meeting so I was home with both of the kids.  When Hayden was getting out of the bath I told him he could watch one of his Bible Story videos while I took a shower.  Lately I have been just taking Elizabeth into the bathroom with me and would sit her in her bouncy while I took a shower.  I had not told Hayden this was my plan as Elizabeth was still in her swing.  Hayden had just sat in my chair and I started his video.  He then asked me to pause it.  My first thought was he needed to use the restroom or get one of his stuffed animals.  I asked him what he needed and he said, "I'm going to stand in front of Elizabeth."  I asked him if he was going to do that so that I could take a shower.  He gladly said yes mam! Wow!!  When I got out of the shower Elizabeth was still happy and Hayden had gotten his booster seat (turned upside down) and was reading books to Elizabeth. 

Hayden has always been a helper.  Sometimes if he doing something he wants to do and I need him to watch her he has a hard time drawing away from what he is doing to tend to her.  We don't let him watch much tv so when he gets to he is usually "all in."  The face that he wanted me to stop his video to help mommy (without me asking) was huge!!  

I told Joey about what he had done and knew we needed to treat Hayden to something very special just for him to say thank you and to show him how proud of him we are.

We decided to take Hayden (he did not know where we were going til we got there) to a place called "The Track."  They have kiddie rides as well as lots of go carts.  One particular go cart ride is for Hayden's size only!  He loved it and wanted to do this over and over.  Joey and I were pretty shocked at our son's ability to drive.  He very rarely hit the sides and if someone else did or wrecked....Hayden would steer around this person.  Where has he learned to drive?!  Even other parents were commenting on this.

Hayden had so much fun as well as mommy and daddy!  Elizabeth of course was enthralled by what was going on as well.

Here is a photo of Hayden's great driving skills

As I pondered this great behavior, something hit me.  (not literally)  I am currently in a Beth Moore Bible Study about the book of James.  We are learning to Live It.  Do what this book says.  Help others, do things for others, be there for others.  This particular week our project for the class was to do something helpful for someone.  As like all my weeks it gets crazy around here with two kids, family activities; that each week I just barely finish the homework that goes with the class.  My son taught me during this week how simple it was to say, "I'll stand in front of Elizabeth and watch her while you shower."  The task may not have been huge but it meant a lot to me and was very helpful.  For me to help someone it does not have to be huge but it can also be something small that will help someone else out.  My son showed me how to do this when I got caught up with everything else in life and did not do my project.  

I was then able to explain to him what I am learning in my Bible study each week but also told him that he taught me how to "Live It" and actually do what I'm learning.  Thank you Hayden for such wonderful behavior and being a great helper to mommy and daddy!