Rewards

One of the best things about being at home looking after the kids every day is that you get to be a part of the every day little milestones that they go through as young little people. Ones that dont mean much in the big scheme of things but are the memories that last and make you smile thinking of them.

Today I took the boys to the BMX/Dirt jump track with their bikes for a ride. Jacob clearly wanted to do the big jumps with William but couldnt build up the courage to have a go. After a little bit of coaxing, he went down the slope by himself a couple of times without doing the first jump. Very happy with himself he then built up the courage (with a little more "Your doing awesome " and "You can do it!" encouragement) to do the first big jump, then the second and before long was doing the whole loop! He was so happy with himself, repeating the previously 'Way too hard' loop with ease over and over.

The rewards of being a parent are unexpected, and like nothing else. Seeing your children who you love more than anything, achieving something new and being so happy about it. Gold.

William and Jacob here doing the 'big' jumps!