Precious Parker Moment

This is one of those stories that will just melt your heart.

We were on our way back home from my mom and dad's house. Parker was watching Toy Story in the back seat with his daddy and I was driving. It was about an hour into the movie and was at the part where Buzz Lightyear had just watched the commercial for Al's Toy Barn that advertised selling Buzz Lightyear. He has just come to the realization that he is not THE Buzz Lightyear but just a toy. He tries to fly out of the window, while trapped at Sid's house, but could not fly and fell to the floor.

(Now, we have seen them movie several times and Parker has started pointing out emotions. He can point out if someone is crying, sad, or happy.)

Back to the Precious Parker moment...
Buzz Lightyear tries to fly but falls and you can see that he is very, very sad. Parker says, in his most caring baby voice..."Buzz sad." He looks at myself and Brad and we begin to see his bottom lip quiver. We tell him that, yes, Buzz is sad but that he will be ok. His bottom lip (still quivering) is now stuck out. We can tell that Parker is really trying to hold back tears and he is very sad that Buzz is sad. Bradley tries to comfort him the best he could and I was about ready to pull the car over and give my baby a hug. And, a tear rolled down his cheek. We told Parker that everyone gets sad and that it's ok to be sad every now and then.

This made me so proud of my little boy. I have always wanted him to be compassionate towards others and animals and I believe he will be. I hope that by taking him to the Humane Society and Food Pantry that he will grow up to be able to put others first. While it made me really sad, that Parker was sad, I was glad that he can empathize with someone...even if it was Buzz Lightyear.

It is very important to me that I teach Parker to serve others who are in need. And, the best way for me to teach him that is to do that. I think all too often parents teach their kids to only think about themselves which in turn teaches them to be selfish. What a sad way to live. I love helping people in need and animals in need. I hope that my child is the child in school who friends everyone. I hope he is the one that eats lunch with the kid who is sitting by himself.

I guess it's every Social Worker's dream...for their kid to be empathic and compassionate towards others. My dream is definately becoming true.

Little Parker is such a sweet boy. I am so very lucky to have him as my own.