Every year, we go down to the Brockbanks to help them with their awesome service project.  This was the first year that I was really impressed with my kid’s work ethic.  They worked hard cleaning car wheels for three hours straight.  There was no slacking, no complaining, and they were happy to be helping.  So when we got in the car, I said, “Kids…I am SOOO proud of you.  You worked so hard.  You just worked and worked and never complained.  Thank you so much…..”  I was quickly interupted by Scout during my speech with, “No mom….THANK YOU.  You are the person who has taught us to work hard!”
I’m not sure if there was sucking up involved, but I may have gotten a teeny tear in my eye.