A proud mommy moment.

I want to share a little moment that happened a few days ago with our Princess. Tony and I were just talking about how big she is getting and growing up to fast for our liking. This is another example of her growing up- all the kids were in the backyard jumping on the trampoline and she came in crying and went to her room. I could tell by the way she was crying it was one of those 'I am exhausted and not dealing well with something', so I gave her the space she needed. When she came out she had pulled herself together and went to face 'the cause' for her tears. She walked up to Big Sister and said "When you did blah, blah, blah.........it really hurt my feelings. I didn't like it and I don't want you to do it again." WOW!!!! This kid just turned 5! I can name many adults who can't/won't do this. I beamed with pride. Big Sister did apologize and I am sure felt a bit bad-look at this cute face wouldn't you feel bad to see it full of tears and know you caused it ;) I told little Miss Princess that evening how proud I was of her for being able to pull herself together, use her words and stand up for herself. I also told her there were many grown women who could not do what she just had done. I told her she was very big and acted in a very grown up way........then she beamed with pride. :) 

What a great kid!