One simple example is that Jack always holds the door for me when we're leaving the house. It's a huge help when I'm getting out the door with both hands full! While holding the door, he often says, 'I be gentleman, Mommy."
Here's a picture I snapped last month of Jack pumping gas for me. The kids typically sit in the car while I do this, and it's a time for me to quickly clean out any garbage and straighten up my car while the tank is filling.
As I was getting out of the car on this day, Jack said, "I do gas for you, Momma." Perhaps his intentions weren't as sweet and pure as I'm making them to be. Maybe he just wanted out of his seat to stretch his legs. But I'd like to think that somewhere in that sweet little heart of his, he knew he was doing something kind. We'll leave it at that!
Jack has become quite complementary lately. Recently, after a long day in yoga pants and a t-shirt, no make-up, and probably messy hair, I decided to throw on a sundress before Jacob came home. Jack walked past the bathroom as I was putting on my make-up. Without missing a beat, he looked into the room and said, "You look good, Momma." He kept on walking, but it melted my heart.
This morning as the kids were eating breakfast, I came into the room after getting ready for church. Jack looked up, with a mouthful of english muffin, and said, "Where you going in that dress, Momma? You look pretty."
Seriously? What a sweetheart. Jacob has always done a great job of telling me that I look nice and complementing me both when I'm in sweats or all dressed up. Jack is obviously paying attention. Thank you, Jacob.
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