I can't tell you how many times Max will say something that makes me stop dead in my tracks.  He is an old soul in so many ways.  He has a confidence and an awareness about God that makes me envious.

Last night as I was tucking him into bed, out of nowhere, he says "Mom, I really like me.....I am so glad that God made me".  As a mother, that just warmed my heart.  I want him to be happy in his own skin and give praise to God for making him unique.  How many times, have I gone to God, complaining about my inadequacies?  I told him "I am so happy and I can imagine how happy God is right now hearing you say that".  He said "You know, I am so happy God made you my Mother too".  Ok, he got me.   How wonderful it is to hear your child praising the job that you are doing?  Don't we all need a little acknowledgement and doesn't it give us the patience and encouragement to try harder, to want to do better?

I love old quotes and proverbs and often times I write them down.  There is a beautiful quote that made me think of Maxwell.
 
-While we try to teach our children all about life.  Our children teach us what life is all about- Angela Schwindt

I am going to wear an attitude of gratefulness today.  Max has inspired me to appreciate the positive qualities that God has instilled in me.  I think we all need to stop focusing and trying to change the negative parts of our personalities and instead try to master and deepen our strengths.
 
I will end this entry with a beautiful Chinese proverb and a thank you to my parents for the shade that I am enjoying today.......

-One generation plants the trees, while another gets the shade