What your kids would say if they could
We love our kids! We want to show it!
But we are in a hurry. This world we live in — rushing to school and work, rushing to cook dinner after, rushing to activities and appointments — can make it feel like quality moments together are few and far between.
At the end of these long exhausting days, we tuck them in, whisper, “I love you.” Work a little more, then fall into bed asking ourselves, “Did I show it today? Did it sink in? Do they know?”
They know. Here’s what your kids would say on those crazy, out-of-your-mind-days:
I know you love me when you say it, even in passing, even once or twice a day.
When you greet me with, “Good morning, I love you!”
When you drop me off at activities and say, “Have fun! Love ya!”
When you tuck me in with a peck on the forehead and whisper, “Sweet dreams, I love you!” (Believe me, it’s not falling on deaf ears.)
I know you love me by the look in your eyes.
When you watch me play soccer with a glint of pride
When you glance at me in the rearview mirror and our eyes meet and you smile
When you take another picture of me on your phone (I know, you just can’t get enough of me)
When you glance into my bedroom a little longer after you say goodnight (I know you actually miss me when I’m asleep)
I know you love me by the way you smile.
When you say good morning
When you hand me my lunchbox and tell a silly joke (even if it’s not that funny)
When you pick me up from school and smile like we haven’t seen each other in a year (it makes me feel like a movie star)
When you laugh at my jokes (even when they aren’t that funny)
When you kiss me goodnight
I know you love me by your little touches.
When you hug me good morning
When your hand rests on my shoulder walking into school
When you squeeze my hand on the way into the store
When you high-five me at hockey
When you tousle my hair
When you kiss me goodnight
I know you love me because you care.
When I hop in the car after school and your first question is, “How was your day?”
When you say, “Have fun!” I know you wish good things for me
When you say, “Practice the piano,” even if I don’t want to, I know it’s because you want me to do well. (Same goes for “Do your homework!”)
When you write a little note in my backpack or pack my favorite snack
I know you love me because you help me.
You help me tie my shoes in the morning (or you did until I could do it on my own. Heck, you even changed my diapers and taught me to use a potty and…)
You pick me up when I fall
You have a bandage any time I need i
tWhen I’m sad, you give me a hug
When friendships are tough, you have the best advice
I know you love me because you are here.
You’re on the sidelines cheering
You’re at your desk paying the bills (I know we need that)
You’re sewing my ballet slippers — again
You come when I call, even in the middle of the night
You get me where I need to go
You make sure I have food to eat
You always have my back!
Dear moms and dads, even on the craziest of crazy busy days, your little people are watching and listening. They know they are loved, and they love you too!
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