All in raising kids
Today the kids and I joined in on some fun festive Christmas celebrations with our Classical Conversations Thursday Community. The kids put on a fantastic Talent Show in front of their peers and loved ones. It was so awesome to see these kids conquer nerves and use their public speaking skills that they learn all throughout the year be put to use.
“Stop.”
“Don’t touch that.”
“You’re clumping them altogether.”
“Slow down.”
“Spread the ornaments out more.”
“I want it to look nice.”
Bing Crosby played in the background, the fire place created a lovely glow and added to the ambiance, and I sounded like an obsessive compulsive person sucking the fun out of the room.
I have noticed now, more than ever, that our conversations and my time with her are and must be filled with intentional investment. She is watching, gleaning, and mimicking my every move. She is watching how I communicate, respond, interact with, and treat the world and relationships around me.
