Growing Up

I began to realize over the course of the week that my kids are growing up. My daughter is looking more grown up. Last Wednesday at boy scouts, my son learned knife safety and began his first whittling activities. My son...old enough for a knife...no way!! I'm working with both kids on when we listen we listen not only with our ears but with our body as well. My son is learning the concept of an assignment that needs to be completed by such and such date. He's learning it is no fun to wait until the very last minute to complete. These are all signs that they are growing up. And I know deep down I want my kids to grow up but it is so sad too!

And then when I think about that, I start worrying...am I being a good mother? Am I teaching them what they need to know so that when they are older, they will be prepared for what they will encounter? Am I setting a good example for them to follow?

But I just have to remind myself that I am doing my best to teach them what they need to know. I just pray that God would continue to give me wisdom as I teach them. And I pray that their hearts will open to Him and His desires for their lives.