If Children Could Talk…
November 7th, 2009
…here is what they might say:
My hands are small; please don’t expect perfection whenever I make my bed, draw a picture, or throw a ball. My legs are short; please slow down so I can keep up with you.
My eyes have not seen the world as yours have; please let me explore safely. Don’t restrict me unnecessarily.
Housework will always be there. I’m only little for a short time-please take time to explain things to me abou tthis wonderful world, and do so willingly.
My feelings are tender; please be sensitive to my needs. Don’t nag me all day long…treat me as you would like to be treated.
I am a special gift from God; please treasure me as God intended you to do, by holding me accountable for my actions, giving me guidelines to live by, and disciplining me in a loving manner.
I need your encouragment to grow. Please go easy on the criticism; remember you can criticize the things I do without criticizing me.
Please give me the freedom to make decisions concerning myself. Permit me to fail, so that I can learn from my mistakes. Then someday I’ll be prepared to make the kind of decisions life requires of me.
Please don’t do things over for me. Somehow that makes me feel that my efforts didn’t quite measure up to your expectations. I know it’s hard, but please don’t try to compare me with my brother or my sister.
Please don’t be afraid to leave for a weekend together. Kids need vacations from parents, just as parents need vacations from kids. Besides, it’s a great way to show us kids that your marraige is very special.
-Unknown
Good stuff. I have a 10yr old and 12 month old. We can forget to look at life from their perspective.
This would make a nice wall hanging for constant reading.
smooches,
Larie
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That is so beautiful. Thanks you.
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Great reminder how precious and capable our little one’s are.
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So sweet. I want this message to sink it’s way down into my heart real good :) Sometimes I forget.
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This is so beautiful. I love it. Thank you for the important reminder … especially the last one!
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I adore this!! Thanks for sharing :)
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Wow. I really love it when the Holy Spirit sends me these important reminders through your blog Sarah Mae. You have been right on the money for what I need these past few days.
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Thank you for this! I needed to read that today.
Oh, such a good reminder. I was getting frustrated with my son this week, and 3yo dd looked at me sweetly and said, “he’s still learning, mom.” Ouch – needed that.
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Precious!
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Thanks so much for this. I am copying it and laminating it and putting it on my fridge. I have four under five years old and I need all the reminders I can get :)
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Whew sweet! I might need to tattoo that on me somewhere… (just kidding)
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Oh that’s great! Thanks for sharing it! Enjoy the rest of your weekend with your sweet family!
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Thank you for this! Such perfect timing! :) Blessings!