Perfect Kids

Last week I had a conversation with a friend that has been bugging me. It went something like this:

My friend is pregnant with twins and is very nervous. She is nervous that she will never be so lucky as to get two more "perfect kids" like her son. I told her I knew someone who was that lucky to have three perfect kids. She asked me, "Who?"

"ME!" I said.

This answer made her laugh and she said you think your kids are perfect. (also meaning good)

"YES!" I said.

Then I continued....

I have three healthy kids who laugh everyday.

I have three kids who love their parents, grandparents, other family member and each other and are not afraid to show it.

I have three kids who love to sleep!

I have three kids who act goofy, silly and express their personalities often!

I have three kids who I have so much fun with on a daily basis!

I have three kids who are love animals!

I have three kids who are compassionate!

I then told said...do I have well behaved kids all the time who feel like they must follow every single rule.

No.

I do not view that as my role as a parent. I feel that I am to teach and guide my kids but allow them to experience life and learn from their mistakes.

So...if I am every asked again if I have perfect kids I will once again answer

YES!