I love her!! My cup runneth over - religion mentioned

Maddie&EthansMom wrote: Tonight I asked the kids to help me pick up the house since I took them swimming this afternoon. Maddie jumps right in and does just as I ask her to. Ethan, not so much. So, I put him to bed early and had a talk with Maddie. I told her that it wouldn't always be that way, that he is young and one of these days she will get to do fun things while he has to sit at home. I was trying to explain that while it may not seem fair right now, that it all comes out in the wash. She looked at me and shrugged and said "So what, I'm a Christian and Christians obey their parents just as they obey God." She is getting it!!! I grabbed her up and hugged her...I told her that I would take her somewhere special on Sunday for her eagerness to obey and help me out. You should have seen this girl after I told her that!!! She was all over the house cleaning it. She also made a list of things she wants to do w/me on Sunday.

It just feels so awesome when you see it click in their little minds. I know a lot of that is from school as well. I'm so grateful that they teach her the same things at school that we teach her at home.

Sam & Abby's Mom replied: That is so cool. What an awesome little girl. You must be so proud, Mom! I know I'd be

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Insanemomof3 replied: What a sweetheart! I wish my boys would listen like that.

luvmykids replied: A fine young lady you have there.

Now could she come to my house and explain that to my kids?

~Roo'sMama~ replied: Oh my gosh Aimee, that's awesome! You must be so proud of her.

mom21kid2dogs replied: So sweet!!! I agreee~ a faith based school is a wonderful reinforcement to a faith based home!

Our Lil' Family replied: She's such a good girl!

BAC'sMom replied: The apple doesn't fall far from the tree You have a awesome little girl there Aimee!

kimberley replied: aww that's great Aimee!! she is definitely a smart and special girl!!

lovemy2 replied: That is so sweet - and so nice to see it isn't it - the things you are trying to teach and instill in them really do come back to you ten fold - it is so frustrating when you are in the teaching mode but when it comes back it is precious

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Boo&BugsMom replied: I would have cried! Did you tear up? Good job mama! What a sweetheart.

3xsthefun replied: That is great Aimee!

gr33n3y3z replied: Awww Aimee that is great
Kids are so smart and your a great mom

Maddie&EthansMom replied:
I was just floored. I stopped dead in my tracks and just looked at her with surprise, then I teared up when I was telling her how right she is and how proud I am of her. I got teary when I was repeating it to her daddy last night, too.

She is such a special girl.

Calimama replied: Aww, how wonderful!!

Bamamom replied: WOW - doesn't that feel wonderful! You are doing a great job. Congrats on your little one really "getting it!"

Twelve Volt Man replied: That is an awesome story. Good parenting!

MommyToAshley replied: What a little sweatheart. You must be so proud of her.

Good job,Mom.