Mommies Don't Cry

The title makes me think of the song Big Girls Don't Cry.  LOL.

The other day, I had received a wonderful and very meaningful gift in the mail.  As I held the gift in my hand, I started crying.  Not like a boo hoo cry but tears were going down my face.  Caleb saw the tears going down my face.

Caleb:  You're crying. Why are you crying?
Me:  It is ok babe.  People cry when they are really happy and I am really happy right now.
Caleb:  But you are crying.  You ok?
Me:  I am fine.  I am very very happy.
Caleb:  But Mommies don't cry.

At that point, I realized I never really cried in front of Caleb.  He has such a sensitive heart, as you can tell by the conversation, that it bothers him to see someone cry.  Also, I realized that I really don't cry a lot.  When my little sister died, I cried.  I cried hard and often.  I usually did it when Caleb wasn't around or I would hide from him.  I didn't want him to get upset with me crying.  The question that ponders me now is should I cry more often in front of Caleb or keep doing what I am doing?  I want Caleb to be happy and they have proven studies that show happy parents, happy kids and that I try to stick with.  To cry or not to cry?  That is the question.

But all honesty, I can say Jonathan is a lucky man to have a wife who doesn't cry all the time.  LOL.  God blessed him very well with me.  He should be thanking God for a wonderful wife like me that is strong and don't cry a lot.  LMBO.  I crack myself up.

Suck It Up Mom Moment:  Big girls do indeed cry.  LOL.