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So at night, there wasn't much I could do. I didn't have the magic juice that Jenny possessed which acted like a sleep drug for the babies. So, I would just sit there and hold them while they fought, squirmed, and cried.
One night, long ago, as I was trying to get Isaac to calm down, I decided to sing "I am a Child of God". I sang it quietly where he could barely hear it. But something happened. Isaac stopped squirming. He stopped crying. He just lied there... motionless. Like he was listening. I am not sure Isaac understood what was going on or maybe he thought I had a goofy voice... but I had stumbled onto something that enabled me to calm a crying baby, and I was very relieved... I sang that song often to him, almost nightly.
When Isaac grew older and just started going to bed, I didn't sing to him anymore. He just didn't need it, right? I doubt he even remembered that I used to perform this task to induce his sleep when he was a baby...
... until today.
I was in the bedroom and I heard Elsie start to fuss. As I approached the bedroom, Isaac had beat me to her. I rounded the corner and the sound coming from the room stopped me in my tracks. A moment later, Jenny approached from the hall where she stopped as she heard the sound as well. Isaac was singing, ever so softly. He normally 'sings' "Enter Sandman" or something from Rush, but today, his song selection was a melody that melted both Jenny's and my heart. He was singing "I am a Child of God." He sang softly. He sang lovingly. And Elsie not only stopped fussing but she drifted off to sleep. Jenny and I stole a quick nod and loving glance at each other, and then we went on doing whatever it was that was occupying our time before this little moment where time stood still.
Maybe they do remember...
That is so sweet. I've done the same thing. It's amazing how calming it is for both parent and child.
The angels must sing Primary songs in heaven. :)
Vincent is the same, he loves I am a child of God. I sing it too him when he gets upset. That is such a cute story.
Oh Isaac you're so adorable! What an awesome big brother.
And what awesome parents, don't you love those moments when you can tell what you're doing is right. Way to go!!!
I can just picture Isaac. What a special Child. And thanks Matt for sharing your moment. I love to hear things like that.
Oh, that just touches your heart. These are definatly moments to remember.
I think maybe that song was played to us all before we left earth because Bree was the same way. She loved that song. That is so adorable that Isaac started singing it to her all on his own--melt your heart moment for sure!
that is soooooo sweet and cute!!
ahhhhhh...as the tears well in my eyes
What a tender moment!
Thanks for writing & sharing!
Music is such a blessing to us all especially the simple Primary songs! This is the of moment we all hope for is the affirmation that we did something right.