Tuesday, June 12, 2018

A Sad Converstation About Our Reality...

Yesterday, we were leaving piano lessons and I hear this conversation between the boys...


Remi: There are some schools up North where the kids keep rocks in their desks in case bad guys come.

Roen: The rocks might break a window, though!

Remi: Well, what would you rather happen? Be stolen or killed... or break something?


The reality and innocence of this conversation broke my heart. On one hand, my very observant 8 year old, is way to aware of the things that are happening around him for my comfort. On the other hand, my very sweet 7 year old doesn't understand the reality of 'bad guys' in schools and is more concerned about breaking a classroom window.

I hate that Remi is at an age where he understands fully what is happening in schools. I hate that he runs these scenarios in head, knowing that this is really happening in schools all over the country. And although I love that my little Roen has a mind full of all good things where there is no room for bad guys outside of movies... I hate that this reality makes me have to explain to him, that yes, a broken window would be a best case scenario.

Our little people have some pretty heavy burdens taking up space in their little heads- burdens that I don't always know how to comfort...

so on this summer day, I am simply happy that they are at home with me, safe from the bad guys, where our days are full of racing scooters, swimsuits and popsicles.

1 comment:

Cindy Rector said...

Reality is heartbreaking for sure. Gone are the days when you send your kids to school and know they are safe. Parents have to start the hard conversations at such an early age now. 😢. Enjoy these carefree days of summer...sometimes it really is the little things in life that make the world go round. Love & hugs to y’all.