It doesn't take much to make a little person smile, honestly. These kiddos laugh and grin all day long. They laugh at commercials they find amusing, they play with a balloon like it's the best thing in the world. I wish I could find that same joy when I am cleaning the kitchen or even changing yet another diaper. You know, I will give the boys something to put in the laundry basket and you would think they just won a million dollars. Each time I go downstairs to do the laundry Addy asks if she can go with me. Today Alexys wanted to wash the windows of our car! I have witnessed the boys enjoying throwing trash away. Addysen was elated because she can now open the refrigerator on her own. She also likes that she can put her shoes on the right feet. I guess having a sense of accomplishment for whatever it is they are doing makes it worth doing. I just wish we were able to remember the little things like pulling up our underwear on our own, or going down steps without falling, that way we might all feel better about what we are accomplishing today. We would all be getting pats on the back for starting a lawn mower or un-tying our shoes before we take them off. Showing up to work would result in a shower of confetti, and making dinner would lead to a standing ovation. Just think what the really big things would earn us!!
It doesn't take much to make a little person smile, honestly. These kiddos laugh and grin all day long. They laugh at commercials they find amusing, they play with a balloon like it's the best thing in the world. I wish I could find that same joy when I am cleaning the kitchen or even changing yet another diaper. You know, I will give the boys something to put in the laundry basket and you would think they just won a million dollars. Each time I go downstairs to do the laundry Addy asks if she can go with me. Today Alexys wanted to wash the windows of our car! I have witnessed the boys enjoying throwing trash away. Addysen was elated because she can now open the refrigerator on her own. She also likes that she can put her shoes on the right feet. I guess having a sense of accomplishment for whatever it is they are doing makes it worth doing. I just wish we were able to remember the little things like pulling up our underwear on our own, or going down steps without falling, that way we might all feel better about what we are accomplishing today. We would all be getting pats on the back for starting a lawn mower or un-tying our shoes before we take them off. Showing up to work would result in a shower of confetti, and making dinner would lead to a standing ovation. Just think what the really big things would earn us!!
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