Who Are You?

I have looked at my children and said that a lot in the past. They change and grow both physically and emotionally every single day. My son and I have had a little game we play at bedtime, it goes like this:

Mom: "I love you"
Son: "I love you more"
Mom: "I love you most"
Son: "I love you most-er"
Mom: "I love you most-erer"

and on we go until one of us gives up. We have a wonderful relationship. I have spent most of the last year working very hard to get to know my children.

The relationship you develop now with your children will carry you for the rest of your life. Spend time with them while they are little, they won't be forever, read with them, help with homework. PLAY, PLAY, PLAY. Support them in whatever they want to do, no matter how silly you think it is. Never let them see you think their aspirations or goals are not important.

LAUGH, kids have the best sense of humor. Enjoy the time you spend with your kids, you may not have any money, you may be miserable in your marriage, you may have the weight of the world on your shoulders, but a child's laugh can make it all seem brighter, there is a light at the end of the tunnel and the goal you are working for is them. The more you laugh with your kids, the better your relationship will be.

Enjoy your children that is the easiest way to get to know them and form a relationship that will last a lifetime.

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