Kids are like paparazzi, they follow you everywhere just trying to get a glimpse of you! Looking out windows, knocking on doors, screaming your name. I should be flattered that I am such a celebrity at my house. But I'm not. As with famous people, I'm sure that as nice as it is that people are interested in what they are doing 24/7, do you really need to know how often I am in the bathroom, what I am reading, when I am getting dressed, where am I going, etc? I know, I know, these days will be missed when the girls are older but really? Will I?
We have been working on understanding privacy these days. They ask for it but are still having trouble knowing that other people want some as well. I don't need help getting dressed. I don't need so many questions. I have to go to my car to get something, I will be right back. Yes, I have a meeting and I will be back later. No, you can't come with me. I am going crazy right now and no I don't want you banging on the door asking me what I am doing or screaming/crying because you want in, just because. Of course, as soon as the door is opened, all is right in the world.
They know that if you lay down and put your mouth right at the bottom of the door, your voice will travel so much better than just standing by the door.
There are plenty of times, like right now as I sit in peace and quiet (because everyone is at school) that I wonder if it will be sad someday when this is all I hear and the noises are less frequent. I know that my sensitive ears will appreciate it but my heart will not. Someday my girls will not need me as they do now. Of course, it drives me crazy how much they can need me sometimes but it is there way of saying, "Mommy you are my guide and I don't know what to do without you!" Of course as they grow and are more independent, I know that they are understanding that God is following them wherever they go and that He is their guide.
Children start out being your paparazzi but in the end, you end up being theirs.
