11.12.2010

This tender little heart....

I've always struggled to describe Tayvin's tender little heart. He is what I need when I'm upset because he can give the most innocent compassion. My mom has always told me that I was the same way and I feel like, unfortunately, I've let the world get to me and corrupt it. When I see somebody hurt or embarrassed or in need, I hurt with them. And I WANT to do something. But I over analyze and can't decide what to do. So I do nothing. But not my sweet Tayv.... he just doesn't care what others think. Tonight reminded me of his innocent heart of gold.
We were watching Toy Story 3 when all of the sudden he just started crying. I say crying but it was really hysterical bawling. He couldn't stop, he couldn't breathe, and he had no idea what was wrong. 10 minutes later when I got him calmed down, he finally figured out what was wrong. He was sad "because the baby in the movie wanted it's mommy and didn't get her."  :)
It made me want to cry thinking about what the world will probably do to my sweet little boy. So now I'm on a mission. More than I ever have been, to make sure that he is always confident enough to really care about people and to use this gift he's been given.

4 comments:

Amanda said...

What a sweet boy! He's lucky to have a mother who understands his heart, instead of one who feels the need to "toughen" her boy up. My sister-in-law and I were just talking about how more mothers need to foster nurturing feelings in their sons as well as their daughters.

Billie Sue said...

What a beautiful little story...and I can attest to your tender little heart! Love it!

[Stacia] said...

Thanks Billie Sue!
Mandy- It's a fine line to draw. I don't want my boys to be wimps-I want them to be tough. But on the other hand, I agree with you. They need to know it's ok to care about people, to not be afraid of their feelings, and to be willing to help others regardless of how the world views it. And unfortunately, I won't know until they're adults if I drew the line in the right place. :(

Dean and Rachel said...

SERIOUSLY adorable. I love that!!! What an amazing little boy. YES, please do help him keep that gift!!!