Compassionate

Yesterday I asked Avery to go and pick out 2 books to read to me. Avery quickly said, "I want to read with Daddy!"

"That's fine", I said, "just go pick out 2 books then."

After Ryan took Avery into the other room to read, Madisen came up to me and quietly said, "Mom, did it hurt your feelings that Avery didn't want to read with you?"

I said, "Ah, no Madisen. It's OK. I know she likes to read with other people sometimes too. I am OK. Thanks for asking. You are always so good at noticing when people might have their feelings hurt. That is such a good quality to have."