Kids do Have Soft Spots for Mom

I don’t care what they try telling you, mom and dad are soft spots for kids.  No matter what they don’t want to see mom and dad vulnerable, hurt or sick, when they do it frightens them.  

I have been sick for over a week and not just the common flu bug, this is one of those where mom doesn’t ever leave the room and she’s weak with a fever that just won’t drop.

My little girl begged me, “Mom, please don’t die and get better really soon. I miss you.”  My other daughter echoed the sentiment especially when she heard the doctor could diagnose me as I went in too late.  My oldest, now he tries being brave but he’s the one that quiets everyone down and kisses me on the forehead before he leaves in the morning. ‘Mom get better.’

Just like parents hate having their kids sick because we feel so helpless, so do the kids. So next time you are sick, remember this when you look into those eyes.