I love being a mother. As challenging as it can be sometimes (or, a lot of the time) there is so much fun and joy that my kids bring to me. They have taught me a lot about myself, and a lot about others as well.
Mr. J has also taught me how to play chess. Yep, my 7 year old learnt how to play through the Math and Chess Association (it was a course you could sign up for through school). They came into school every Friday at lunch time and you had the option of signing up for a session. Mr. J really wanted to learn how to play, and I had no idea and hubby hadn't played in years and wasn't sure he remembered all the rules.
After the 3rd lesson, Mr. J came home and wanted to play chess with me. I had NO idea what I was doing (my father tried to teach me when I was young, and I just couldn't grasp it) but somehow, Mr. J was able to teach me.
It is not my favourite game to play, but I do like to spend time with him doing what he loves and it's a great way to get in that quality time together.
Have your kids taught you something you didn't think you would ever learn?
My niece teaches to me to cherish the little things in life.
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