That's my kid!

As I was doing parent teacher conferences I often got skeptical looks from the parents when I showed them the pluses in the behavior column of their child's report card. "Are you talking about my kid?" they would ask incredulously. They couldn't believe that the whiny, forgetful, rambunctious child they knew could be quiet and compliant and responsible at school.
And I have to admit, sometimes I'm the same way. Living with my children, I see all of their warts and blunders and sometimes I expect too much. So it's really nice when other people let me know when they see my children being wonderful.
A lady who helped out at the church Harvest Festival bragged on Parker. She said he and his friend helped her carry things and clean up afterwards. He was polite and respectful. And his dad and I weren't even there! So he did it without being prompted. I was so proud of him.
Then several people told me how wonderful Hillary was in the skit she was in for a revival service. And a young, newly married couple commended her for staying in her skirt and not changing back into jeans like so many other youth who help out with the music on the platform at church. I know how hard that was for her!
Things like this make my heart burst with pride and joy. We've tried to instill godly values into our children, but ultimately, it's up to them whether or not they live them out. And it's great to know that they are growing into responsible, respectful, and reasonable young people.