Kindness

I find that when I succumb to the pressures around me that I begin to focus on the negative, especially within my family. I have a tendency to be a bit of a perfectionist, the greatest problem of which is that nothing is good enough. What I realize is that I must let go of some things to gain the ability to discover the joy that is constantly around me. I have the most amazing children, smart, kind, generous, and it is so important to me that they know this but when I get in my rut... So I've decided that I need to verbally express my pleasure in them daily. I'll begin here. :)

Last night Grace made a water mess on the kitchen floor and since Alex was close by she quickly and kindly corrected the behavior. Then Alex went and got a towel and cleaned up the mess. She had no idea I was noticing such kindness and service.

Trevor was playing 'hide-and-seek' with Grace and one of her friends and every time he found them he would say 'That was a really good hiding space'. Oh those girls were just beside themselves, playing with such a 'big' kid and to have him compliment them, WOW.

Grace is always trying to serve and asking what she can do to help. She was so disappointed that I didn't have time to take a nap yesterday because she really wanted to fluff the pillows and lay a blanket on me. She kept asking how I like to lay on the couch, how many pillows I use, and do I like a blanket or not.

I am so blessed with children who are constantly trying to be better than asked. They are quick to acknowledge their wrong doings and try to repent. Their example of goodness is one I try to emulate daily. What a sweet blessing it is to be their mother.