Appreciation

Brooke was having a rough day not too long ago. I wanted to build her up so I said "Brooke, Mommy and Daddy love you so much. We are proud of you and you are a good girl." She sat there for a minute or two and then said, "I appreciate you telling me that you and daddy love me." First, I was shocked that she could use the word appreciate. This little experience with her means so much to me, though. She may cry too much and whine more than I'd like, but she is only three years old. It is moments like this that make me think we must be doing something right.