Friday 25 May 2012

My Helper

Since Aaron passed away I've realised how much he did around the house. I always knew how lucky I was as he was always so hands on with the boys, and also with helping me, but after he passed away I was tearing my hair out realising how much I now had to do on my own. The first couple of months I was very stressed wondering how I was going to keep up with everything, but since then I have got into a pretty good routine where I feel like I'm on top of the house work as well as everything thing else.

I've had a few talks to the boys about helping me out more around the house, and not expecting me to do everything and Harri has been a champion in really trying to help out.   The first month after Aaron died were very stressful.  The boys would often see me in tears each morning as I made their school lunches, got Kobe ready and tried to get the house clean before work, as I was just so tired from everything plus in shock with what had happened,.  Harri then started to get up really early before school to help me get things ready.

I loved that he wanted to help, but I was worried that he wasn't getting enough sleep as he wasn't sleeping well and getting up way too early, so I told him it was okay to sleep in longer and all I wanted him to do were his usual jobs - get dressed for school, pack his bag, make the bed etc.

In the last few weeks he has really been making an effort again to help out.  The other night he said 'I'm going to clean the whole kitchen for you Mum!' and off he went.


Harri is not the one I expected at all to make such a big effort to help out.  He's so proud of himself and happy when he's doing it too. I'm sure Aaron would be proud of him for jumping in and helping me out more too.

16 comments:

  1. Nice to see Harri back to his old self, love his smile.
    Love Mum.
    xxx

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  2. So nice to see him happy and so willing to help. I think that's really beautiful.

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  3. Way to go Harri! He sure is being helpful. It makes a huge difference especially when he isn't being asked to do the job.

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  4. lovin that cheeky grin. He's a mommas boy that one - so sweet xx

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  5. Go Harri!! You rock!!

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  6. What a little champ! Seeing Harry back in December and seeing him now (though in photos only this time) I can really see how much better he seems. What a blessing he is to you guys :-)

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  7. He seems so big and grown up lately. He seems like a different Harri to a few months ago.
    Such a good boy, way to go Haz! :) xxx

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  8. YOU ROCK HARRI!! (FROM THE STATE OF LOUISIANA IN USA) WE LOVE YOU!!

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  9. You have a beautiful family and my heart goes out to you. I have 4 boys and divorced. Even though my husband and I aren't together anymore, it would kill me if something happened to him. Not only would I be sad for myself, but to see my childrend in such pain, and being helpless....you're my hero. I think of you constantly and pray for you and yours.
    God Bless.

    Chantal
    www.babydollskitchen.com

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  10. What a sweetheart he is :)

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  11. Good boy Harri. I love seeing your big smile. xx

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  12. Oh Lisa, this just swells my heart. What a deep and empathetic heart your Harri has! He is a gem and a blessing straight from Heaven. You are still in my prayers, and I know that God loves you and watches over you each day. I hope you can feel that and draw strength from it.

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  13. God bless him! He obviously loves you very much.

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