Yes, we all have awesome kids! I look at mine everyday and I am trully blessed to be able to share my life with them. That's not to say they are perfect al of the time. And they do get into trouble just like every other child. But one thing they do have is this ability to see the world as it is. They have their place in this world, and they fill it beautifully.
The one constant thing in my life is other people's admiration of who my children are. Their knowledge of what is possible in their life is well beyond their years. This is not to say that we will not have situations come up in the future. As they grow they will push boundaries, which in turn will push my buttons! But we will deal with them as they come.
Jack, the eldest, 13yrs, has always been seen as the Leader at school. From kindergarden teachers have always been amazed at his Leadership skills, kids are drawn to him. He is outgoing and will do almost anything to help someone in need. A great sportsman!
Jess is 11yrs and has also achieved great success at school. This year she has excelled as School Captain. People are drawn to her, she has a beautiful kind spirit. Also excells at sport, has been awarded Age Sports Champion every year since kindergarden!
Then we have our little Jade, about to turn 3. She is all about bags and shoes, and proving she can do it all. She also gives beautiful hugs and kisses too. She is feisty! But that's her way of saying she's a big girl and expressing her individuality. We all think she's fabulous!
Now, you may be thinking, "oh, that's easy for you! Because you have a perfect family, or everything's all rosy in your life." ....NO! That's exactly what makes these kids so amazing! They have been through way more than they should have. Divorce, seperation, moves, all toys in boxes, leaving one place.. going to another. Yes, and I am responsible for it all.
And everyone has been ready to point the finger at me and say "See, see how they have turned out, look at all their issues." Which would have torn me apart. But the opposite is true.
These children are like gifts from God. They are amazing. They are normal! And they are real! With the knowledge and inner strength they possess, even they don't realise how powerful they are. People 2 and 3 times their age do not possess their amazing awareness and attitude towards life.
Someone very special to me once said, "If I am in your life or not, I know that you and the kids will be great. As a unit, you are great with someone, or without. You will always be great"
And it's true! It's something we talk about every now and then. We know that no matter what outside influences there are, or what the future brings, we just know that we will always be O.K. We see the best in every situation, so we experience the best. It's our closeness that gets us through.
So with that said, I would like to share, what actually came quite natural to me, and has made a huge impact on all our lives. When we empower our children, we let their gifts shine. They shine as individual, and they know that there is comfort in having someone that they can fall back on.
These are just small things that I have done constantly with my children, that have had huge results. Put these in place and you'll be amazed at the little people who share your house.
And they are yours!
Enjoy!
The first lesson will be posted in the next couple of days.
Make it a Great Day!
Maria Portas.
P.S. - I may even include a thought from one of my children on the selected topic.
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