O' to be young

It never ceases to amaze me how much we learn from our kids. I have to admit I did not particularly care for the "baby" portion of my children's lives. Everyone says that is their favorite time and about how much they wish their kids were babies again. I am missing that gene because there is not one atom in my body that wants to go back to that time in my life. I love my children dearly and I would not trade the baby experience for anything but their lives are only getting better. They are so interesting now. Take Jordan for instance. Riding in the car on Saturday she matter of factly said that she broke up with her kindergarten boyfriend because "he would not share his bugs". I almost wrecked the car for laughing. I asked her what breaking up with her boyfriend meant to her and she promptly responded that she does not love him anymore. Good for her for standing her ground, if only we looked at things so simply. I guarentee that he won't share bugs, then he won't share anything else either. Jake on the other hand is my little observer. He does not miss anything (just like someone else I know). He is learning about politics and asking me if I think Barack Obama is good for the economy (I am not going to touch that one on the blog). He is 8 and already worried about the economy. Can babies do these things - no, but they can smile and look cute.

My kids also have so much confidence. When do we loose that? Somewhere between elementary school & high school our self worth gets smashed to pieces. The other day Jordan was trying on a dress and I told her - Jordan that dress is beautiful and she responded "especially on me". I mean I would never say something like that but she thinks she and that dress are beautiful. I am going to do everything in my power as a parent to help her keep that self confidence - I know it will not be easy.

Every step of the way having children has gotten better and better. Why on earth would I want to stay in the baby stage of their lives when they have so much to teach me - oh wait I am supposed to be teaching them. What a beautiful thing to realize that you never stop learning or growing as a person. I cannot wait to find out what they are going to teach me next!!!!