The kids constantly remind me that they are always paying attention. Most times this is a good thing...but of course they pick up on our bad habits, attitudes and sayings too.
The other day I was doing something in the kitchen and I said something to the effect of, "I hate using this bowl." Rachel said, from the den, "mom, don't hate." I thought that was funny, since that's the exact thing my 13 year olds would say (when I was teaching) to each other when one was being rude to the other. I apologized for "hating". I'll have to watch my use of that word...it IS strong, and probably was too strong for whatever I disliked.
When Nana was over the other day, Rachel was very mad that I was talking to Nana instead of her getting to play with her. I told her that Nana and I were going to talk for a minute and then she could play with her. So, she made a mean face and stomped into the bathroom to use the potty. When she came out, she said, "mommy, I'm sorry I got mad and say stupid in the bathroom." This was hilarious (of course I didn't let on that I thought it was) since I had no idea she had said "stupid". She continued to say, "I'm sorry for you and I'm sorry for God because he heared me say stupid." What a smart girl...already apologizing to God for using words that she shouldn't. Reminded me of how many things I need to apologize to him for EVERY day!
Last, this is really just a silly thing, but this morning we went swimming for a few hours. Rachel got her pink bathing suit on and then put on her Snow White dress up shoes and a strand of pearls. She sure did look "glamorous"!! She even swam with her pearls on...what a fancy look! Lesson from this: never underestimate the power of a good piece of jewelry...even in the pool. Shouldn't we ALWAYS look and feel our best?! :)
Thank you sweet, precious, loving Rachel, for teaching me sooooooooooooooo many things!!! I love you so much!!!!!!!!
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