I used to think kids never noticed the little things. But then one day, I saw you quietly setting the table without me asking.

I used to think kids never noticed the little things. But then one day, I saw you quietly setting the table without me asking.

Or when you picked up your sister’s toy so she wouldn’t trip. Or when you fed the dog before heading out to play. They were small things, but they stopped me in my tracks. Because it meant you were paying attention, learning how love shows up in everyday actions. I bent down, looked you in the eye, and said, ‘Thank you.’ You smiled like it was the first time anyone had noticed. I use an app called quiet effort. It keeps me from letting those moments slip by unspoken.