I try and read a parenting article 3x a week. This week I came across one that gave examples of all of the ways your child shows love. I loved reading through these, it reminded me that even when I don't think I am getting through to Beckahm or that he doesn't love or appreciate the things I do, HE DOES. There are so many things on this list that he exemplifies; it melted my heart to read through them. A few examples: Beckahm is always wanting me to put my lotion on his face, he watches me do my makeup and wants some added blush to his cheeks, he tries to drive the car just like Mommy and Daddy, he cooks me pretend food in his pots and pans, he goes grocery shopping and checks out his groceries with his "credit card" (aka library card) . . . all the ways he mimics me melts my heart. I also felt a sense of gratitude in the chance and ability I have to raise children. Indeed it is the hardest job, but it is also one of the most rewarding. I look forward to the future and seeing Beckahm (and August) express more of their love and have our relationship grow even stronger. I love my boys!!
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7 signs that your preschooler loves you
She acts up: You turn away to chat with a friend on the playground and your preschooler starts grabbing toys and throwing sand. If she doesn't have your positive attention, she'll take negative attention over nothing at all. "I call this the law of the soggy potato chip," says Karp. "In your child's eyes, a soggy potato chip is better than no potato chip." Frustrating as it can be, this behavior is another sign of how important you are to your child.
You're his role model: As in toddlerhood, your child likes to copy exactly what you do – but this modeling has become more advanced. You'll see him "making an important call" while hammering away at his "computer" or even cursing while driving his ride-on car (oops). "To your child, you are a rock star," says Karp.
She makes verbal declarations of love: Finally! At 3 or 4, many children begin to express their love with actual words. You may hear "I love you, Mommy" or "Your skin is so soft" or even "I want to marry you and be together forever." They all mean the same thing.
He comforts you: Your preschooler may surprise you with his empathy. Perhaps he offers you his special blanket when he sees you in tears or gives you a kiss when you hurt yourself. He's aping how you treat him when he gets hurt or upset. This is partly a survival technique, says Acredolo. You are your child's world, and he doesn't like that world disrupted, so he's trying to set things right. But it's also pretty darn loving.
She tries to hurt you with words: Love shouldn't hurt, but when it comes to our kids, sometimes it does. If you disappoint your preschooler or hurt her feelings, she may lash out with an insult like "Mommy's a poophead" or even the dreaded "I hate you!" It's not fun to hear, but – yes, really – it's more evidence of how much your child cares for you. Karp explains: "An insult is a more concise way of saying, You matter so much to me that you can make me more upset than anyone else, so I want to hurt you back."
He gives you gifts: You may receive a flower plucked from the front yard, a sparkly rock, a crayoned self-portrait, or a "chocolate marshmallow sundae" created out of bathwater and bubbles. Your preschooler's funny and touching gifts are a way for him to show you that you're special.
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She celebrates your return: After time apart, your preschooler is likely to give you the VIP treatment, hugging you and showing off her accomplishments. Bonus: This will happen even if she was screaming when you left!
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