Holding hands

Tonight Nolan and I went to Lalayna's dance recital. We had to park a long way from the door, so when we were walking through the parking lot I told Nolan to hold my hand.

N: Mom, I like holding your hand.
M: Me, too, buddy! Did you know that there will come a time in a few years where you're not going to want to hold my hand?
N: Why?
M: Because when you get older parent's aren't as cool and you don't want to be around us as much.
N: Why?
M: I don't know, but it happens to everyone.
N: I will want to hold your every day!

I'm glad he said that because last Thursday he hold me I was "so mean":)

Manners

It's always a proud parent moment when another parent compliments you on your kid. Kale attended his first friend birthday party today. When I dropped him off he greeted the mom right away. I asked him what he should say to the birthday boy. He said "thank you", not the happy birthday I was expecting! The mom asked me before the party even started if Kale could stay later. When I picked him up from the party the Mom thanked me for letting Kale stay and said that he is such a great kid to have over at their house. This was after Kale asked if he could give the birthday boy a hug goodbye, and then thanked him for letting him come to his party. On the way to the car Kale told me he was really good and used his manners. In between all the tough times there are these little moments that shine through!