Things Elin has taught me.
My deaf child wakes up to any noise just like all other children. (this is just not fair!)
Kiss your kids to sleep every night, and hug them every morning.
Relish in the little things
Be present, be kind, be gentle
Hugging has replaced any desire I had for her to say Mama- it means so much more from her.
Don't ever underestimate someone
Never stare or point at people's differences
She can reach indescribable decibels in the car.
Trust my gut-always.
Life isn't fair- but it's good
Focus on what's important- everything else can wait
Things Anya has taught me.
A sister's love is unconditional (unless you steal her barbie)
Don't take anything for granted
Write down the hilarious things she says, because I will forget them.
Play with her even when I have other things I need to do
Be silly
Watch what I say about other people, she is listening and learning from my words.
Trust her, she is good
Always hug her when she asks for more hugs- some day she won't anymore
Tell her how much I love her everyday
A 5 year old's idea of fashion is questionable, but if she won't freeze, let her wear it.
Patience!- the child moves like molasses
Honorable mention: My dad was babysitting and this blog post was open on our PC. He decided to add his own list. He didn't want me to post it but TOO BAD DAD!
Things BobPop has taught me:
Unconditional love, but he hasn't needed any conditions since I'm perfect
He was right about everything
Men do get more handsome as they get older .... and smarter
He thinks about me, the children and my family all the time
Hamburgers are a food group
Children need a silly grandfather. I never had one.
He loves me.
