DAY 3...... I AM THANKFUL FOR...... MY CHILDREN..... Ashylee, Nicole, Kattie, & Destynie... & MY GRANDBABIES, Carlos, Keyona, Yaritza, Emmett, Keon, BECAUSE..... ( I could not just come up with just one... so here is a small list)... 1) They Are Love – There is no better, no stronger, no more amazing love than the love of a parent/grandparent for their child/ grandchild. Except perhaps, the love of a child/grandchild for their parent/grandparent. Both are worth everything. 2) They Are Our Legacy – It is not only vampires who seek immortality. It is every person’s dream to leave their mark on the world, and every parent/grandparent does, through their children/grandchidren. 3) They Are Our “Raison D’etre” – As a parent/grandparet, there is no need to search for meaning in life or that elusive ( “reason for being.” ) Your mission here is clear. It is all about your kids/grandkids. Recognizing that can be a constant source of pride, joy and accomplishment. 4) They Are Our Conscience – A child of any age is like that little angel conscience sitting on your shoulder whispering in your ear. Even the knowing gaze of an infant will remind you to think about your choices, and more importantly, the consequences. Older kids will simply blurt out the words you are already thinking, such as “MOM /grandma, if you eat another donut your pants won’t fit!” 5) They Are Great Teachers – Role reversal is an integral part of parenting. As much as we can teach our kids/grandkids, there is so much more we can learn from them if we pay attention. 6) They Are Great Students – A child is always a student at your side, eager to learn from you more than all others. Share your knowledge and experience, great and small. Be the Master, and let your child/grandbabies be the ever willing learner. 7) They Are A Magic Mirror – Children are a magical mirror. The longer you look, the older they get, the more of yourself you can see in them. Look carefully and you will learn more about yourself than any other mirror can reveal. 8 ) They Are Entertainment – If you are a parent/grandparent and you are ever bored, it is your fault. Kids can provide a constant stream of entertainment. From the faces they make to the things they say and do, an observant parent/grandparent is an entertained parent/grandparent. 9) They Are Always An Audience – Your children/grandchildren are an ever present audience whenever you feel the urge to perform. Whether it is telling a joke or story, dancing like a goonball, or singing off-key, your kids/grandkids are almost always guaranteed to laugh (with or at you) and applaud. All the word’s a stage, and there’s always a kid (preferably yours) in the audience. 10) They Are Constant Companions – A home with kids is never quiet, never lonely. Whether you need to run to the store, or give the dogs a bath, or just have someone to sit next to on the couch, with a child around, you always have someone to come along for the ride. For all of the above, and so much more, this Thanksgiving I am thankful for my kids and grandbabies, I am also thankful for much more in my life, and many others important and close to me, but this post is dedicated to my kids/grandkids. I LOVE YOU MORE THEN LIFE ITSELF
Posted on: Mon, 04 Nov 2013 21:11:36 +0000
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