Toddlers don't lie

[chargirlgenius]

Kids are little mirrors and magnifying glasses into who you are. It can be terrifying, sometimes, to hear them growl an order back at you, knowing exactly where they learned that tone of voice. Jeff and I have got to learn to watch ourselves when we’re all together – sometimes sprinkling a little French (real French, not as in “pardon my French”) into the conversation to avoid problems down the road. (Even if Henry eventually picks up that bête, or even better, bête-tête, is not a nice thing to say, most listeners won’t know what he means…)

But occasionally they remind you that you’re doing just fine.

Jeff’s just done some work on the deck, including installing a lovely new light fixture. Henry’s noticed the difference.

“I’m going to turn on the light. It’s my favorite light because Daddy made it. I’m so very proud of you, Daddy.”