If you really think about it children (and adults for that matter) can sometimes act like little savages. This thought may be somewhat bothersome but in some ways comical. Let me illustrate. Yesterday I bought a bag of potato chips. This has been the first time since both Brielle and Braden have been born that I have bought potato chips. So they were both acting like it was Christmas. Brielle asked to eat from the bag and I kindly told her that she couldn't have the bag but she could have a few chips in a bowl. Then out of nowhere she kicked me, not once but twice! She was sent to timeout for 3 minutes, didn't want to say "I'm sorry" after her 3 minutes were up so she was in timeout for 10 minutes. I kept asking her if she was ready to say "I'm sorry" and she kept sending herself to timeout by saying "I don't want to say I'm sorry, I go to timeout" and she stood in the corner for 10 MINUTES!!! She was finally ready and said she was sorry and gave me a hug. We had a little talk about what had happened and she was sweet for the rest of the night.
Now, back to the point about children being somewhat savage-like. I started to ponder upon what had happened, Brielle kicking me. I know she didn't do it out of malice, no child ever kicks, bites, or hits out of malice. But then I started to question if not out of malice then why the heck do they do it? Then I imagined me asking Scott if I could have a chip, he saying no and then me kicking him! The visual image that you get is pretty hilarious isn't it? But what if we never grew out of those kinds of "savage-like" behaviors. Think about it...we'd all just be kicking, biting, and hitting each other all the time, may be not all the time but a lot of the time. (My kids fight with each other 50% of the time, mainly over toys) It is kind of funny to imagine adults acting that way, but we would be considered very uncivilized if continued to bite, kick and hit through adulthood. (I don't know for you people out there with children but when my kids act "savage-like" I think to myself, "is it something I did?" "Did I not catch the behavior when it started and didn't act promptly and now they are hitting, kicking and biting?" I tend to blame myself...what did I do wrong?)
Anyway, after pondering about this I've come to the conclusion that part of being human is being "somewhat savage-like". We do, THANKFULLY, grow out of the kicking, biting and hitting. And I guess, the savage-like behavior is what they call in the Book of Mormon "the natural man". Children and adults alike all need to overcome the "natural man/woman" but as adults we deal with much different "savage-like" behaviors. We are blessed, however, that just like children overcome the hitting, kicking and biting, we also can overcome the natural man/woman in us --which comes in different kinds of behaviors for everyone. (It might still be hitting or kicking for some adults!!:) It is truly a BLESSING to have the atonement of Christ in our lives, throught the atonement we can change behavior and that is TRULY a blessing!!!!:) We are not only redeemed but enabled! That thought is VERY encouraging!:)
This is where the title of this post comes in...for your entertainment!!!:) There is nothing "savage like" about this video and I'm glad I can watch this video and realize that having children is the greatest blessing!!! My brother took all of the short videos he had of Brielle and put them all in one. He is awesome for doing this!!! Gracias Kemchu!!:) I hope you all enjoy it as much as we have!:)
6 comments:
that is the cutest movie!!
I have to agree kids can be savages! About the whole growing out of that behaviour.. I think a lot of adults still think about doing those things, when they get upset. Just look at the people on the road! We just remember the lessons our parents have taught us and don't do it anymore. (although alot of adults still push, hit, punch other things.. just not people...
Hey Denisse! I am so glad you still look at my blog. I love your blog! Your family is just a hoot! I loved the Brielle movie. I hope someday I can figure out all this technology like you. I just posted my first video, so you can check out the inside of our house. If you guys ever come out to Cleveland, we have tons of room, and we would love to have you come stay with us! I miss you! Seth has a sister in D.C. so if we ever get out that way, we will come and visit. My toes are pretty much fine now, but I sprained my foot in Guatemala on my last day! Bummer! My sister calls me the trouble magnet. It is true. Hope to hear from you soon!
Love,
Emily
Haha! "I'm a monster!" I love it!
Oh and by the way, I've seen plenty of adults still act like savages! lol
First off, I agree whole-heartedly to the first part of your post! I'm so grateful for the atonement and the gospel of Jesus Christ. I'm incredibly thankful for the fact that this life is geared around positive change and progression hour by hour, day by day, year by year! I know that we all still do retain a bit of those "savage-like" or natural man qualities, but we're working hard to overcome that! :)
That video of Brielle is awesome! That's so cool that your brother did that for you. Brielle is such a doll!
I just can't get enough of your little Brielle. That video is so sweet!!! I love how it gives you a glimpse of her fun personality.
Thanks for the insights!
too cute
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