Being Amazed by Your Child

Isn't it awesome? I love that part of being a parent the most. It's the tiny things that are the most amazing to me. Like when my son asks or answers a question with words I didn't even know he knew. Or when he just carries on a pretend conversation with his cousin on a toy phone. Or puts his shoes on all by himself, even if they are on the wrong feet :) Sometimes my husband and I just start giggling because we are so in awe and proud of him.

What an amazingly wonderful mom you are! And with a heart of gold, to see your folded laundry all messed up, and simply, truly applaud.

My six-year-old (starting 1st grade next month) can read at about a 4th-grade level. He spends several hours (at least) each day with his nose in a big, huge book. When I watch him, I literally feel like stars are dancing around my head. I have never done anything to deserve such a wonderful, extraordinary kid.

Much, much more than I had anticipated.

I didn't understand what a mother's love is like, until I experienced it myself.

My girls are 4 and 5 years old and this is my favorite age thus far. They are so interesting and engaged, absolutely invigorated by life.

Today I got a flat tire (in my driveway, YAY) so I was outside with them while I put on the spare. They both were titillated by this:
Wow mama, wow, look, you're lifting up the car! Where does this go, can I help, I want to roll the tire, look mama, look, we're doing team work, good job mama, can I try that, hey mama, what's that, what are you doing...(and so on and so forth).

I love this about them, that they perceive the most abysmal tasks as magical.

I chronically lose my way when driving, and I was taking a trip into the mountains to visit our friends who were camping. I got lost, for hours, and had no means of contacting them. My girls were chipper and excited about the adventure, saying that we were 'solving a mystery'.

It's not just that they find the bright side of a situation, it's that they experience life fully. They are such a blessing, those two.

I just never knew how much I was going to love and enjoy my kids. They are really cool.

My DD soaks up science. She can tell you about all sorts of dinosaurs, discuss pollination and tell you what bugs are pollinators, and discuss about animal habitats. Yesterday she came to me with a set of planets, asked me which one was Pluto (she knows it's not a planet anymore but it was included) and then said, "Oh, the gray one." And from a quick Google search she was right. Today her word is "shenanigans". I'm pretty sure that when I was 4, I did not use "shenanigans". :) There are days where I just watch her gears turn. It's awesome.

Its real special, no matter what kind of day or mood it is.
My kids are now 5 (almost 6) and 9.
My son, in one afternoon, learned how to ride a 2-wheel bike. He was so proud of himself, and was just so focused and was trying so hard to master it. He is the one that told us, he wants to learn to ride with only 2 wheels. So my Husband helped him. And within a couple of hours, he had it down.
Amazing. He knows, what "hard work" can do and doing his best.

My daughter is 9... in 5th grade, and just overnight she seems to have matured.... and she still has a little girl heart which is so sweet, and while I was there at school, she came over to ME and gave me a big hug... RIGHT in front of all her classmates! And kissed me goodbye, and said "Bye Mommy...." (she still calls me "Mommy", not "Mom.") Often, by this age, they don't want to do these things anymore, much less in front of their classmates... they get embarrassed. So it was a real heart-warmer when she did that. She is herself. Doesn't care what others think or about putting on pretensions. I was proud of her.

awwww what a great post :) it just made my day!

I work full-time so I try really hard to make the most of my time with my boys ~ they amaze me every day!! some days, like yours, are better than others but I wouldn't trade any of it for the world!!!!

I love hearing these stories! I am so amazed by my amazing 3 year old every day and love hearing other moms with those same wonderful feelings. Every kid deserves a mom like this. Glad you're enjoying yourself and so is your little one.

Children are such a joy. I think part of our job as parents is slowing down long enough to smell the roses. In other words I think slowing down to revel in what our children are capable of is part of our job and also our reward. We thoroughly enjoy our son who is 19 months and remind ourselves constantly of all our blessings. It's amazing not only when they do what you teach them but also when they demonstrate what they learn on their own. This weekend our son was helping my husband install a door. He picked up the tools after my husband and made his own sound effects as he helped. It was absolutely adorable watching him make drill and hammering sounds while trying to manipulate the tools. My husband and I got such pleasure watching him. Then there was that time recently he came clumping out of my husband's closet with my husband's dress shoes on. He was giggling so hard it took us forever to figure out he was chanting 'work, work, work.' It’s not always easy but it is always something amazing if you open your eyes.

He sounds amazing. Enjoy him.
Yes, even we are still in awe of our child and she is 22! We cannot even believe what an amazing person she is, despite having us as parents.

My husband has always said, " we are setting an example, an example of how not to turn out!"

She is her own person.. We are so very proud of her.

ahh so true! I was amazed when my son did all that too, and now he is two and talks a lot. Believe M. if you are amazed now, you will be a lot more when they turn two. They start talking and moreover start being their own individual person , they start telling you what they want, how they feel, try to get your attention by doing funny things, make you laugh when they notice you are tired or feeling low. Seriously it's unbeleivable!

Yes all the time. Just wait until he gets older and you get to see him making good choices and using the moral tools you've given him (for example sticking up for someone who is being bullied or saying no to peer pressure). For me it completely validates my job as a parent and fills me with joy like I have never experienced before.

Thanks for the reminder! These joyful moments can seem so far apart so it's good to remember just how great our kids are. Mine are so awesome and I don't tell them nearly enough... I'm going to tonight!!

Most of the time it's the things she says. The other day she told me that one of her books was for the "diagnoses" of rare "diseases" and that she had a "hypothesis" about why I was so tired. She brought in her doctor things and her book and gave me a check up. Apparently, I have a horrible case of "big baby in the belly-itis".

She'll be 6 in a few days. Now if only I can get her to not wait until the very last moment to go sprinting to the potty and she'll be golden for school.

Children are such a wonderful gift! I am amazed by my daughter every day & so proud of who she is. She just turned 7 and that is a great age! I hope everyone is amazed by their children too :) Being a mother is a wonderful thing & I cant imagine my life w/o my daughter in it.

Absolutely YES! At 3.5, our girl is quite the conversationalist and it is hilarious! Everything we talk about required a long, drawn out conversation and explanation (on her part)! I jokingly say that I have *no idea* where she gets it from! As for the laundry, wait unti the first time he *folds* something! (My girl helps with laundry by pairing up the socks and folding small towels!)

Of course, I remember all the *little amazing* things that came along the way... I think it just gets better & better!