Today was my day to help out in Jordanne's class.

As I was roving around, she sidled up to me and whispered, "I am so lucky to have a mummy like you."

She is the queen of affirmation and validation.

At recess time, Jordanne held up a $2 coin and announced that she was going to the canteen.

"I have enough for two frozen juice cups, one for you and one for me. What flavour would you like: apple, orange or pineapple?"

Remembering that she had only $2.25 in her purse, I was touched by her generosity.

She then asked if I would like to sit with her in the quiet area to enjoy our juice cups.

I count myself blessed to have a child who has a big heart and who finds sharing a natural and pleasurable thing to do.

The other day, Beth discovered a new book I'm reading - Dr James Dobson's The New Strong-Willed Child - and made a beeline for it.

I wrestled it off her, saying she doesn't need to read it.

"But I want to. I have nothing to read," she protested. (Meaning, I've read all my library books and there is nothing else in the house of interest to read.)

"Why do you want to read it for? You're not a strong-willed child." A feeble attempt at reverse psychology from a mum caught off guard.

"Because I might have a strong-willed child next time."

Ha! It takes one to know one.