(see post below for What I Love About Little Ones)
They are becoming good independent learners.
They are real company for you.
They are becoming interested in things that interest you!
They need advice about their decisions.
They are venturing out and trying new things like, new flavours and foods.
They are beginning to notice you are not perfect.
They help around the house and it actually helps :)
They have more technical skills than you.
They still love to be snuggled.
They are beginning to recognize the expense of things and the concept of saving and wise spending.
They still want to be tucked in.
They want to learn about the world... it's no longer only about them.
They think about their future in a more realistic way... still so much hope and excitement.
They can tell you what time it is when you can't see the clock.
They're now telling you what looks best in clothing.
They can count your money for you at Tim Horton's.
They can make a phone call or send an email for you when you're too busy.
They sometimes still leave their crusts behind after eating their sandwich.
They still love to be read to.
They can relate to characters in books and movies and understand themes and the moral of a story.
A piece of candy still makes their day :)
They make suggestions to you for how you can become better in a certain area... eye-opening and insightful.
Their faith in God and miracles comes from more experience and has sometimes even been tested.
Gratitude #269-291
5 comments:
Beautiful! AND so true!! :) I like the one where they can tell you what looks good on you. LOL ~ my boys still can't help in that department! I'll wait for Emma...won't be long.
Love,
Camille
Oh, I can tell you love being a mother. People always used to ask my mom if she was sad to see us all grow up and she always told people she just liked us better as we aged.
Your children are so blessed to have you. The details say it all.
Great lists!! This can count as your gratitude list! I love how you have seen the blessings in everything/every stage of your children's lives. I great reminder for everyone with older children and younger children. Thanks!
anna
Watching this process is pure joy. I also hold my breath a little.
Oh, Mommy.
This is such a great (and funny) post! I love it.
You are so content with aything God gives you. If you've got "bigger ones" you write a post about them, and write things why you are thankful for them. If you've got "little ones", you do the same. What a great graditude list!
Have a great night.
Love,
Meghan
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