We had many similar experiences with ours. My mother was a gracious Southern lady and Christian and I married the same. My wife worked hard to instill proper manners in our daughters. I worked to teach them the Scriptures and the great life virtues that will stand them in good stead throughout life. We took our daughters to musesums, art galleries, and fine restaurants. We taught them to enjoy great books, orchestras, and theater. We sought to teach them and elevate their minds every day. We didn’t rely on television to parent, we didn’t indulge their every whim, nor did we turn them over to the public school. From the day they were born we parented with intention. I played my part, but the truth is I was blessed with a wife who cared greatly about the hearts and minds of our children and it shows. She deserves all the credit.
Your wife is a lucky lady to have you say such kind words about her. Beautiful post.
We must have done something right because she has 2 kids. They flew from Seattle to HSV from the time they were a few months old. She always took quiet things for them to do. When they were about 7 and 9 they flew by themselves. They knew how to act. My daughter gets very upset with parents who expect their kids to fly cross country with absolutely nothing to do. No wonder they are bored and act up. They moved back here years ago. God bless.