Sweet Spot

I noticed it before the holiday and the last few days have only confirmed it. I don’t know if it is because these days are numbered but I am definitely aware and very much appreciating that we have reached a sweet spot in the daily demands of parenting. The girls are so good, they get on with their homework without us nagging, they do well at school, they still love being around us, they like nothing more than cuddling up on the sofa and watching TV in the evening, they are great company during meals, they are curious and interested in the world around us, they have grown so much and yet they still love playing with Lego (for hours!). In this carefree pre teen world where moods are not yet influenced by hormones or screen time or “likes” it really is a pleasure hanging out with them, and even though we haven’t done anything special I am very aware of how precious these last weeks have been and am filled with gratitude.