Stories

This is the best example I've ever seen (heard) to express the differences between my children.  I stayed home with my baby because it was cold and he had a cough, the other children went with Daddy to see the lights at the gardens.  When they got back I asked them individually what they saw. 

My seven year old:
Oh Mom, they had all my favorites from last year and some really neat new things too.  My favorite is still the baby elephants.  I missed you, but next year brother will be fun to take.  I hope he doesn't get sick again next year.

My there year old:
It was so exciting!  There were lights everywhere and Grandma and Grandpa were there.  I didn't get lost and Daddy said I was good.  Can you play hockey with me tomorrow if brother feels better?

My five year old:
There were giraffe lights!  They had scarves on the ants.  The pumpkin made me dizzy.  There were giraffes.  I didn't get hot chocolate.  It was called a yarn bomb.  I want giraffe lights if we ever decorate for Christmas.  I missed you.  It was fun.  The giraffes were big.  I think the penguins were new.  Can we go again?  I'm going to call it the enchanted garden.  I will draw a picture of the giraffes.  I really like the lights.  The castle had lights.  I liked the purple boots the best.  We rode backwards on the train.  I'm tired.  Good night, Mom!

I couldn't have said it better myself!