Monday, March 24, 2008

Amazing

I am amazed at how my children are growing. I have heard it from many older folks since we have started having wee ones. They tell us to enjoy our children because they grow up so fast. I am seeing the truth of it. I believed these lovely folks, I just hadn't experienced it until now.

My oldest boy just finished cleaning off the roof. This boy is now big enough and capable enough to do many things. He can chop fire wood, start fires, and change bike tires. He does a good job when he puts his mind to it. I am so proud of him.

The second son is a calmer. Like when we lost power and my water broke with our latest model. He gathered the younger girls together and read to them while the Ole Daddy Rabbit drove down the road to get my mom. What a way to think and be helpful.

Our oldest girl is really starting to draw. They are even recognizable pictures. She also is very helpful with the baby. All three of the oldest are capable of picking the baby up and helping out with her.

The three oldest have rotating chores. Some of their chores include the dining room area. It is so wonderful to cook a meal and then go bath small children. When I come out the dining room is clean.

It is such a blessing to have children capable of helping. I listened to one teacher that quipped how she was training herself out of a job. I am doing just that. I can see how teaching them to cook and clean and be part of a team is going to pay off the more that they grow. It is so bittersweet. We are training them to be able to be responsible adults and one day be part of their own family team. It is the way it is supposed to be. It still seems like yesterday when that big boy on the roof was the one I held in my arms like I hold his small sister now. I sure miss that baby, but I wouldn't trade that strong boy back. I do realize that I need to treasure them as much as possible at each stage they are in. It is fleeting. Let's treasure today. It is a gift.

2 comments:

Rebecca said...

Hi Kendra,
It is so nice to have helpful children. It sure does make things go smoother. I can't imagine raising kids where I did all the work. My sister and I have always given my mom a hard time about us doing chores as we were growing up. We think she worked us too much. Well, we used to think that. My kids do as much, if not more, than I did when I was a kid. Hard work builds character.

Michele @ Frugal Granola said...

I had to pop over to see the photo of your wonderful kiddos. :) I found your blog months ago (though Rebecca's), and forgot about it. I'm so glad I found it again! :)
We've already started Gen on doing chores. She helps unload the dishwasher and helps with laundry. :) It certainly is bittersweet to watch this little treasure grow up, and to start training her up to be a virtuous woman.
Blessings,
Michele :)