Kudos from Kids

As parents, we often lament the overwhelming lack of appreciation from our offspring. Never once have I heard a child say thank you for the clean laundry, the supper I rejected, or cleaning up the vomit in my bed. Over the course of the last couple weeks though, I have to admit that Mikaela has been doling out encouragement. First it was the exclamations of "You know all the colours!" as I recited them in English, French, and Spanish at her request. Next, it was "Good counting!" as we repeatedly counted her Easter eggs in all three languages. And finally this morning, I was rewarded with a "You make me so happy!" when she heard me go wees in the toilet. I'll take whatever kudos I can get...