Things Kids Say

One of my favorite things to do is listen to the things my kids say.  They will tell jokes, sing songs, misspeak in hilarious ways, recount stories, laugh about what someone else said, and just generally carry on a conversation.  

Wren asked me today why girls wear makeup, and then she told me that I was pretty without makeup.  (I just love her.)  She also told me that she loves me because I'm pretty and because I take her on fun vacations.  Thankfully, she did also assure me that she would still love me if I were ugly and too poor to take her anywhere.  

Yes, of course, there are (many) days when they call each other names (call me names even), hit each other and tattle on one another too.  

But sometimes there are those extra special days when I can do nothing but stop and smile and give thanks because of their words.  

For example, one day recently, Caleb was snuggling with Tiger (although Tiger may call it more like kidnapping (or perhaps catnapping?)), and I heard Caleb say to him, "Do you know how special you are?  You are so special!"  A few days later, Wren was petting Luna and said, "You are the sweetest, most precious girl in the whole world! Oh, yes you are!"  I heard Judson when he was playing with his action figures say, "You are so smart.  You can do this!"  These are all things that I have told each of them.  

I have heard it said more than once that what your mom says to you growing up becomes your inner monologue as an adult, and these scenarios are so encouraging to me.  They're listening to me!  And taking my words to heart!  I hope these are words that they will continue to use to build others and themselves up for many years to come.

Now, don't ask me where they come up with all the potty humor...