A good friend of mine asked if I'd written any cute things my grandchildren might have said or written. Well... I know I have written a lot about KC in the 14 years I've been blogging. While looking for something else, I happened to find this post I wrote in July, 2011. KC was 4 years old. This an excerpt from that blog post with an additional photo from 2013 when she was 6 years old.
My daughter, Tiffany shared this email with me that she received from a mother who wrote to tell her what her son said the night before about a bedtime story.
Wanted to pass along a funny story. Last night we read a book called Henry In Love. It is about a little boy (cat actually) named Henry, who has a crush on a girl in his class. He thinks she's the "loveliest girl in his class." When we got to that part he said, "Just like KC!"
Tiffany has worked very hard to teach KC good manners. We're very proud of the patient, consistent way that Tif has tried to instill politeness from the time KC was very little. KC has written thank you notes from the time she could hold a pencil even though no one could read what she wrote.
The other day, Tif says a child grabbed a toy that KC was playing with at a party. KC tried to explain that she was still playing with it and was not ready to share it just yet. The other child grabbed the toy and ran off laughing. KC was stunned and not a little upset. She was furious, but didn't go into a counter attack.On the way home, Tif says she tried to explain that life is like that sometimes... that there are other children and adults who won't behave as you would like them to. You have to try to make your feelings known calmly, and then let it go. Tif isn't sure KC got much out of their talk on the long way home because all tuckered out in her car seat, KC fell asleep.Letting it go is hard. I think even adults have a hard time with it. Imagine how hard it must be for kids."
KC is not a push-over. She has grown up to be a resourceful, confident teenager. However, she is also kind and and still texts or writes us her appreciation and affection.
I'm proud of her as I am of her mother.
I think these sort of life lessons, especially when reinforced by relating adult experience pays off in the long run. I know my daughters have impressed me in how they deal with these sorts of things compared to other kids I have seen.
ReplyDeleteChildren learn what they live and live what they learn. I am sure as a teacher, you have seen the full spectrum over the years. You have every right to be proud of your progeny.
ReplyDeleteKC is a role model
ReplyDeleteHow cute that KC was turning on the young men so early. Also, that was a hard lesson for her to have to deal with being bullied. All these things form us and they did a great job with KC.
ReplyDeleteShe does better than most adults, probably including me.
ReplyDeleteAren't the grandies wonderful!!!
ReplyDeleteIt sounds like Tiffany has instilled good manners and life lessons into KC. People will always be frustrating and handling anger and disappointment are excellent skills to work on from an early age!
ReplyDeleteA good post and a reminder for all of us. Be kind, even when others are not. And yes, Tiff and KC are certainly worth of your praise. Good job, Mother/grandmother.
ReplyDeleteKC is learning well.
ReplyDeleteGood for KC to handle a nasty situation in a calm manner. She is the winner in this situation and she knows it.
ReplyDeleteYou are a multi generational family of mothers that teach kindness and respect, and it will continue on. That is so wonderful.
ReplyDeleteAnd, of course, your daughter learned that from HER mother. That's so nice to see. Totally the opposite of my home patient's 3 year-old cousin, and the mom nor grandma don't do anything. Linda in Kansas
ReplyDeleteLin Floyd says I note that most of the younger generation has forgotten to thank others for gifts and a thank you note or email is rare!
ReplyDeleteYour children are kind and thoughtful, much like you and Art. I'm not surprised that it goes into the next generation, too.
ReplyDeleteKindness is often in short supply all over the world. If only that was the religion we all followed
ReplyDeleteKindness and respect down the generations ... so important to pass on.
ReplyDeleteAll the best Jan