The average age children begin to use a microwave is seven. A 3-year old Boy's voice is louder than 200 adults in a crowded restaurant. On average, a 4-year-old child asks 437 questions a day. Kids make excellent excuses”. Sorry we can’t come to your open mic poetry night. We can’t find a sitter. Sorry we have to leave your party right before the slideshow from your vacation starts, but the kids need to get to bed.You get to enjoy all of your favorite childhood books all over again. What up, Shel Silverstein? I’ve missed you, old friend.“I love the joy they bring.” How their sweet faces look up at us with so much love. The hugs. The laughter. The fellowship of family. “I love all that I learn from them.” They remind us to stop and wonder. They ask good questions and challenge us to think .They reveal areas in our life that we – apparently – need to work on. Ouch!
Love watching the older ones care for the young ones.” How the teenagers get the opportunity to be selfless and put aside their own plans. The chance for them to look after the interests of these little guys—and their reward of smiles and sticky kisses. I love how they can reach the world.” In ways that grown ups can’t. Children seem to have this ability to soften even the hardest of hearts. There’s something about young people that breaks through the toughest barriers. They’re a bright light in a darkening world.