Can I just say, my dear one and I have great kids!!
Over the past week I have had many opportunities to watch our kids in action with other kids, and with adults.
Let's start with the youngest. We were standing in line at the spirit store after school one day, waiting to buy a smencil (otherwise known as a smelly pencil). The two children in front of us were both with grandparents, and unfortunately these adults did not receive the respect they deserved nor did they correct the kids when they were treated disrespectfully. I heard no pleases or thank yous during the purchases.
Then up walks our princess (dad's nickname for her). She politely and with a please, asked for her pencil, and thanked the mom working the store not once, but twice; once for the pencil and once for her change.
Next we went to 7-Eleven for our end of the month Slurpee. Number two son escorted the two younger girls into the store and held the door for a gentleman with a noticeable limp who came up behind him. He was aware enough to look back before letting the door close. :-)
Amanda, while going for a run, decided to stop in and see her grandparents. She spent the better part of an hour and half just chit chatting and sharing stories. I'm sure my parents were thrilled!
Last night we went to parent-teacher conferences. Our 11 year old's math teacher made sure that we knew that our sweet daughter often stays after the last bell to help put the chairs on the desks of the students who forget to put theirs up when they leave the classroom.
It is wonderful affirmation to see that our words and expectations are being heard and taken seriously. Not that we or they are perfect but it is fun to brag just a little.
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