Aug 14 2008
Thankfulness Thursday with a Twist
It’s that time again, and I have some thankfulness, but I’ve also learned some interesting things today.
First, I am thankful that our trip to the water park today went well, and both kids were amazing. There was not a single meltdown, they waited on lines beautifully, and I have to say I’ve got two of the bravest kids I know. That in itself is something to be grateful for.
But here are a few things I’ve learned today:
1. Gus is getting to a point where I can let him go, just a little, and he’ll be okay. I can’t say how terrifying it was to let him go down the huge water slides on his own, but after he went down with someone once or twice, he wanted to try it solo. So we let him. His response: “That was AWESOME!!”
2. Gus has made amazing progress. I remember a time when he couldn’t wait for 10 seconds let alone stand on a long water park ride. He started to bolt a couple of times, excited to get back on line for the slides again, but for the most part he followed the rules we laid down (ahead of time of course) and he stayed with us.
3. I can push myself much further than I give myself credit for when I have to. I hate cold water, but when Gus wanted to go in the Lazy River, I got right in. When he went into the deep part of the very crowded wave pool, which was FREEZING, I was right there with him. I hated it, but I did it anyway because his safety was more important than my discomfort. I’ve often wondered in the back of my mind if my kids got in trouble in the water if I’d be able to handle the cold enough to get to them in time. I guess I can. I even got on the big water slides. Scary, but fun.
So that’s my deal for today. What have you learned about yourself from your children?
