Good Kids

You know, sometimes I think my children get a bad rap on my blog. And that shouldn't be. They are very good kids. They are also young, and are going through the process of learning and growing by making choices, both good and bad. Not so different from me, except I have a little more experience.

And as the old saying goes, "Good judgement comes from experience. Experience comes from bad judgement." :)

I wanted to post a few positive things after my last blog post. First, I'd like to talk a bit about Esther. She is loving Kindergarten. She has made at least one friend. Her friend's name is Hannah, and she sits in the desk next to Esther. Although I haven't met Hannah yet, I did see her picture on the classroom door, and she looks like a character. Esther wants to have Hannah over at some point, and I think I would like that. It cheers my heart to see my daughter gaining social experience.

Esther also has confidence going into school. I originally planned to walk her to class the whole first week (I drive Esther to school because it is right on my way to work). After the first two days, I felt prompted to ask her if she wanted me to go in with her, or if she wanted to go herself. She indicated that she wanted to go herself. A moment later, she said, "I can go into school myself! I know where my class is!" Very rewarding moment. I am glad to see my little girl developing independence.

And now for Jayson. Jayson is a very sweet and loving boy. I took him and Esther to their dental checkup (Jayson's first, and he did spectacularly), and we went out to lunch afterwards. As we were eating, he told me, "Daddy, you are my good friend," which is one of his favorite sayings lately (I've grown quite fond of it myself). A moment later, he turned to Esther and said, "You are my good friend too." He then proceeded to get off his chair and go over and give her a hug, which was returned. I smiled widely as my heart took a picture of my oldest daughter and my son sharing a hug. As much as they may sometimes pick at each other, I know that they love each other.

Jayson also loves his baby sister, Lizzie. A couple of weeks ago, while they were still sleeping in the same room (we've since moved Lizzie back in with Esther), she was fussing and crying one evening, verbally expressing her desire to not go to bed. I was giving myself a break from Lizzie's fits. Suddenly, I heard a voice from the room start to sing, "I Need Thee Every Hour," which is one of Lizzie's favorite hymns. It took me just a moment to realize that it was Jayson! My heart was touched as I realized that my son was concerned for his sister, and was trying to comfort her in the best way that he knew how. Not bad at all for a three-year-old boy!

And then there is my Lizzie. She is a passionate child in all that she does. She brings great joy and delight into our family. She has a wonderful impish smile that makes me wonder what trouble she is thinking of getting into next. :) She also has a lovely singing voice, and likes to dance and spin around. She also enjoys the game where she runs down the hall and jumps on me, "knocking me over." Must be very empowering to my small one.

Lizzie is also discovering books, and she really is doing better about going to sleep at night.

I have three good children, and I love them very much. No matter what their actions may be, I will always love them. As a Daddy, I am beginning to get a slight glimpse of how Heavenly Father and Jesus must feel about me.