Compassion

Carly is 3 in every sense of the imagination.  At times this can be a lot of fun, and at other times it can drive me completely batty.  Today was a moment when I thought - she really will grow up to a a FABULOUS adult.

I seem to have contracted an infection in the tissue of my right thumb - causing quite a bit of pain.  This morning while out running I decided it was time to call the doctor.  So at 8:00am while preparing her breakfast I was also on the phone trying to schedule an appointment for myself.  The receptionist asked how quick I could be there after hearing about my thumb and told me to come on.  This gave me 20 minutes to get both kids dressed, packed up (breakfast and entertainment), in the car, and to the office.  Typically trying to doing anything quickly with Carly backfires are results in turtle pace.  Not today.  She moved and didn't argue that her Cheerios were being poured into one of David's new snack savor cups to be enjoyed in the car.

Carly's awesomeness and real compassion then came out when we got home.  After about an hour of playing it was time for David's nap.  While at home I began to feel really cruddy and tired, so after putting David down I told Carly I wanted to go upstairs and lie down for a few moments while David napped.  She asked if I would please lie down on the sofa instead.  Not feeling like having an argument with her, I complied.  She then covered me up with a blanket and patted my head.  She asked if I wanted a baby doll and immediately ran upstairs to get me one of her absolute favorite dolls.  After tucking the doll in my arms, Carly then began to pat my head and tell me "its okay mommy, you'll feel better soon."  Which is exactly what I needed to hear.  She then actually let me rest in quiet for David's entire 45 minute nap!