Mommas, Their Stinky Little Boys, and Mother's Day

Mommas, Their Stinky Little Boys, and Mother’s Day

The following came from an anonymous mother in Austin, Texas:

Things I’ve learned from my boys:

1. A king-size waterbed holds enough water to fill a 2000 sq. ft. house 4 inches deep.
2. A 3-year-old boy’s voice is louder than 200 adults in a crowded restaurant.

3. When you hear the toilet flush and the words “uh oh”, it’s already too late

4. Brake fluid mixed with Clorox makes smoke, and lots of it.

5. A six-year old boy can start a fire with a flint rock even though a 36-year old man says they can only do it in the movies.
6. Certain Legos will pass through the digestive tract of a 4-year old boy.
7. Play-Dough and microwave should not be used in the same sentence.
8. Garbage bags do not make good parachutes.
9. Marbles in gas tanks make lots of noise when driving.

10. You probably DO NOT want to know what that odor is.
11. The fire department in Austin, TX, has a 5-minute response time.
12. The spin cycle on the washing machine does not make earthworms dizzy.
13. It will, however, make cats dizzy.
14. Cats throw up twice their body weight when dizzy.

15. 80% of men who read this will try mixing the Clorox and brake fluid.

16. Those who pass this on to almost all of their friends, with or without boys, do it because:
a)  For those with no children – this is totally hysterical
b)  For those who already have children past this age, this is hilarious
c)   For those who have children this age, this is not funny
d)  For those who have children nearing this age, this is a warning
e)   For those who have not yet had children, this is birth control.

Let’s face it, mothers, like the mom above who raised stinky little boys, are straight-up rock stars. My kid’s mom, Jill, tops the list from my family’s perspective using Proverbs 31 as our guide. Her worth is far above jewels In addition to gift giving, consider getting your kids or grandkids to write letters listing the godly attributes of the women who brought them into the world. It will be a unique way of honoring moms, possibly even a new tradition.

On top of working full-time at an elementary school, She works with her hands in delight Jill reared four kids spiritually, making a far more lasting impact on them than I did. She watches over the activities of her household

Her nights and weekends were spent studying up for her Master’s Degree in French. Running this way and that, hauling kids from one activity to another. She does not eat the bread of idleness Listening attentively deep into the evening, Her lamp does not go out at night to whatever each child deemed “urgent” and simply could not wait. Demonstrating a sharp awareness of when to speak and when to stay silent. She opens her mouth in wisdom, and the teaching of kindness is on her tongue.

What do I cherish most about their mother and my wife? The slightly worn right edge of our den’s couch is a tell-tale sign that 4 AM indeed rises early, finding her every time in prayer before the sun strikes its initial rays. She rises while it is still night Myriads of petitions daily, lifted up, for Sydney, Bailey, Miller, and George to the Lord our God’s heavenly throne. On behalf of others, too? Sure, but what mom wouldn’t be partial to her own? Her children rise up and bless her Many children’s testimonies are rooted in the bent postures of their mothers, solemn in prayer. All of which, by any measure, exudes dignity and strength. Strength and dignity are her clothing, and she smiles at the future

To quote from Charles Spurgeon, “Never could it be possible for any man to estimate what he owes to a godly mother,” and to end with Scripture, But a woman who fears the LORD, she shall be praised Happy Mother’s Day, Jill!

For those who have ears to hear, let them hear.

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