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This article is from the Good Things About
Having Kids FAQ, by Benjamin V.C. Collins,
collins@campus.mlc.edu with numerous contributions by others.
30 Good Having Kids Answer
There are thousands of reasons to thankful for having children! Even
if half of the time you're nerves are too shot to recognize them! :)
Nick is 16 months, and he is growing up and developing a personality
that just floors his Dad and I. For instance, a few months ago, he
"figured out" what 'kiss' meant. I swear you could almost SEE the
light bulb over his head turn on! :) Now he will give you a kiss if you
ask (there are times he's gotten his feelings bent, and won't - and we
don't force the issue), and it's really cute to see Nick trot across the
room, wrap his arms around my leg or his Dad's and give our kneecaps a
big kiss, just to show affection!
The other day, I had FINALLY got all of his toys in his room, and
reclaimed the family room. Within an hour or two, I noticed a toy here,
a toy there, as if they were walking back out on their own, and I had
to laugh! Nick just goes about his business of being a little boy, and
he has so many challenges and things to do! I love watching him play
in his room (when he doesn't know, 'cause he stops playing!), and he's
usually babbling to himself, in his own little language.
There are times you can get so frustrated. But if you stop and try to
see things through their little eyes, you realize how frustrated they
are! :) Very difficult thing, establishing your independence! :)
I admit we are probably wrapped around his little finger to some
extent (I would think all parents are), but if the worse thing we do is
spoil him a little, show him as much love possible, try to teach him
right from wrong and keep him safe, then being wrapped around his little
finger isn't so bad. We wanted Nick because we have such a happy
and loving relationship in our marriage that we wanted to extend it to
a child. And everyone comments on how happy he is...and that's important.
Now if Nick will just stop freaking out when his Dad and I hug....:)
Diane
Momma to Nick, 8/21/93
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