Often times we find ourselves wondering if we are doing it right. Are we yelling too much, not enough, teaching them right, setting good examples. I am sure many parents end many days so thankful for all their blessing, but exhausted and wondering how they can do it all again tomorrow. Yet there are little glimpses that everything is as it should be. God's plan is working and our family is doing alright. This past week was a week like that.
We, as parents, had several incidences that made us smile and made us proud. First of all, the kids had school conferences this week. They are doing amazing! Will's teacher remarked how mature he is and how well he is playing with others. We are at a point where we need to establish new goals since he is excelling so well! That is great news for us! His teacher says he is more than ready for Kindergarten next year, and is so proud of how well he is doing!
When we walked up for Isa's conference, the teacher actually said "before we start, I need to tell you that Isa is The Bomb!" She sat down and told us how proud she was of her, how great she is doing, and how she needs to constantly remind herself that Isa only just turned 4. She kept trying to focus on Kindergarten screening stuff when she realized Isa still had another year of pre-school. That's our girl! She is not being "spirited", she is being kind, is bright, and also a little leader. We walked out of the school, held hands, and smiled at each other. It was a moment of pure relief and pride. We are doing ok.
Today the kids continued to surprise me with their kindness and selflessness. They helped Gramma move the entire playroom over to the new house. It was amazing to witness. Will, Isa, and EVEN Gabi carrying bins, boxes and toys to load up the cars. I was so proud of them today.
Isa has also been Daddy's little helper recently. It seems like whenever Tob asks if anyone wants to help him .... (fill in the blank)... she is the first one to jump up and help. Our favorite comment of hers is always "we have a lot of work to do" =) no matter what the project!
I write this because even though there are times when we look at our children and sigh, roll our eyes, and wonder why they don't listen... they are good kids. Sometimes we just need to step back and see them through others eyes. We are blessed.
We, as parents, had several incidences that made us smile and made us proud. First of all, the kids had school conferences this week. They are doing amazing! Will's teacher remarked how mature he is and how well he is playing with others. We are at a point where we need to establish new goals since he is excelling so well! That is great news for us! His teacher says he is more than ready for Kindergarten next year, and is so proud of how well he is doing!
When we walked up for Isa's conference, the teacher actually said "before we start, I need to tell you that Isa is The Bomb!" She sat down and told us how proud she was of her, how great she is doing, and how she needs to constantly remind herself that Isa only just turned 4. She kept trying to focus on Kindergarten screening stuff when she realized Isa still had another year of pre-school. That's our girl! She is not being "spirited", she is being kind, is bright, and also a little leader. We walked out of the school, held hands, and smiled at each other. It was a moment of pure relief and pride. We are doing ok.
Today the kids continued to surprise me with their kindness and selflessness. They helped Gramma move the entire playroom over to the new house. It was amazing to witness. Will, Isa, and EVEN Gabi carrying bins, boxes and toys to load up the cars. I was so proud of them today.
Isa has also been Daddy's little helper recently. It seems like whenever Tob asks if anyone wants to help him .... (fill in the blank)... she is the first one to jump up and help. Our favorite comment of hers is always "we have a lot of work to do" =) no matter what the project!
I write this because even though there are times when we look at our children and sigh, roll our eyes, and wonder why they don't listen... they are good kids. Sometimes we just need to step back and see them through others eyes. We are blessed.
