Take My Hand

I try to take off of work early a couple days a week to spend quality time with my kids.

Today was special because it was the first time my baby girl, Claire, showed me that she was growing up. It was a nice day and I decided to take her to the park.

I am usually the one thinking ahead of time and telling her what to do. Especially when crossing the street, I tell her to take my hand.

Today, before we came to the end of the block to cross her little face looked up at me and said Daddy take my hand.

I was very proud that she took charge of safely crossing the street today.

My little girl is growing up.

Comments: 14

Birdee F. Jan 10, 2008, 1:57am EST

Awwwww that is so cute! I love those moments! Something to treasure for sure!

meg pattinson Jan 10, 2008, 2:25am EST

aw.. that's so cute!

Cami C. Jan 10, 2008, 2:34am EST

Too cute:) Don't you wish they could stay that age forever?

~Lady Neeetah of California~Obama #44 W. Jan 10, 2008, 3:44am EST

Yes, that is precious, Baiden. I have always wished my littles ones (nieces and nephews) would stay small forever. Enjoy it while you can. Before you know it, she shall be asking for the keys to the car, or even her own vehicle.

penni d. Jan 10, 2008, 6:38am EST

*sniff* yes, they do *sniff*

RHEY HEDGES Jan 10, 2008, 6:45am EST

By the time THEY (our adorable little ones) show signs of 'growing up', WE ...the Mom's and Dad's... also are beginning to show signs of "growing up"; we have learned to appreciate life and the living of it ... just in time to pass in on to those we love so very much. CONGRATULATIONS BAIDEN ... it sounds like CLAIRE and YOU are growing up; you BOTH are becoming careful as YOU cross the streets of Life!

Love 'n (look BOTH ways before your cross) Stuff, RHEY ...

Sheli out of her jammies and enjoying the Sun *. Jan 10, 2008, 8:17am EST

Baiden, I haven't heard from you in a while-those are the greatest moments with kids-it is nice to hear if touched your heart!

April H. Jan 10, 2008, 9:03am EST

That is so cute! They grow up so fast!

When my son was 4, he saved ME from getting hit by a car at the train station.

Tiffany G. Jan 10, 2008, 5:31pm EST

awe thats sweet! How old is she?

Margaret G. Jan 10, 2008, 8:01pm EST

That is so nice! She sounds like a sweetie.

Landen Michaels Jan 11, 2008, 12:14am EST

Hmmm... I thought maybe she had one of those joy-buzzers in her hand. (grins)
Seriously, this is a really cool story. Kids don't stay kids long. That's what they tell me, anyway. Jules has a great idea ( up ^ there).

kathy mom of 4 grandma of 6 Jan 11, 2008, 4:01am EST

Son just don't depend on her to tell you each time, you know she forgets. Yes and that lady up there has a good idea, you should make a nice a scrapbook for Danny and Claire.

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