I'm trying to look for opportunities to say "Yes" to my children more often. How many times do they hear "no" from me? Too much, for sure. Too often I say "no" simply because I'm lazy, or their request is not convenient for me at the time. I've found that when I do say yes, I feel a great feeling of satisfaction that I am serving my children.
One little example is Anna's bedtime routine. Every night she gets into bed, says her prayers, and asks for a drink of water prior to going to sleep. Many times I would tell her: "Get your drink BEFORE you go to bed, I'm not getting one for you." Lately, I've went and got her a drink without complaining--and that simply act of kindness strengthens our small bond of love in a way that may be intangible, but is unmistakeably real.
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