Since Brogan started potty training, he has had three nighttime accidents. This is remarkable considering he has been diaper free at night for two months. Anyway, the first two accidents he had were traumatic for him. It's not fun to wake up wet and when he realized it was because he peed the first time, he lost it. Thankfully, I maintain all composure when it comes to nighttime accidents. I am actually very sweet about them. The first two times though, Brogan would look at me and say, "Are you upset, Mommy?" I would assure him that I was not. Last night, he woke up crying and saying, "Mommy, I'm wet!" I got up and made it better. After I took care of the necessities, I laid down beside him so that he would fall back to sleep. What happened next MELTED my heart. He looked at me, smiled sweetly and said, "I love you, my Mommy." At that moment, I realized he did not ask me if I was upset the entire time he was awake last night. He knew I wasn't. He knew that when he called out to me, he would find only grace and no condemnation. He knew I would reassure him that mistakes happen, but that he is such an amazing boy who is doing an awesome job. He knew I would still love him. I laid there and thanked God that my son knows that. I also thanked God for the times that He does the same for me.
Amazing the things God shows you after cleaning up pee at 3:30 am, isn't it? ;)
