Jill Hart over at Christian Work at Home Mom offered this wonderful suggestion for days when the kids are driving you crazy - start thinking of all the things that you love about them. In fact, this idea has many applications - you can do it when you are annoyed with your spouse, or your mother, or any other significant person in your life.
So, here is my (non-exhaustive) list of things that I love about my children:
1) I love the way that they smell - each of them has their own unique scent that I just love to breathe in when they are close to me.
2) I love their hugs and kisses.
3) I love the way Isaac wrinkles his nose when he is thinking.
4) I love how David in his glasses and school uniform looks like a miniature college professor.
5) I love how when I look at them I can remember the babies that they once were and envision the men that they are growing up to be.
6) I love when they say their prayers.
7) I love David's sense of self.
8) I love Isaac's attempts to comfort his brother when he is sad.
9) I love David's thoughtfulness - he truly analyzes things and feels things deeply.
10) I love Isaac's simple joy.
11) I love when they play together in their world of make-believe.
12) I love watching them learn new things.
13) I love curling up and reading stories with them.
14) I love the way David tells me about his day at school as we are driving home.
15) I love how much they teach me and help me grow every day.
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