Giant Cookie Kudos!

Sarah and I were at the park the other evening and several other parent/caregiver/child combinations were also there. One woman constantly yelled at her child to “Get down from there!” or “Move out of the way!” but never actually got up off the bench. Her child, of course, didn't follow a single direction. On the other hand, another lady, caring for her granddaughter who was probably in the 18 month old range, barely spoke a word, but her grandchild listened when Grandma did speak, didn't purposely break rules, and laughed a lot. Today I'm giving Kudos to that Grandmother and all of the other parents who actually play with their kids at the parks. Kudos to the parents who get off their butts and interact with their kids! I'm so glad to see grown men saying “WHEEEEE!” as their children swoosh down the slides! So, kudos to the men who are tough enough to do whatever they want and what they want is to be included in the lives of their children. Kudos to the women who take the time to get down to eye level and speak firmly, yet lovingly to children who are having trouble controlling themselves. And GIANT COOKIE KUDOS to all of those parents who have their children go up the stairs and down the slide!