Ella has been such a big help to me this summer. She has helped with the housework by vacuuming, mopping, picking up, putting silverware away, folding towels, etc. Today as I was watching her I teared up a little. She asked me why I was crying and I told her I was sad she was growing up but very happy to have her help me so much. I told her that being a mom is hard work and it is wonderful to have her help me around the house. She said, “Mom, no more tears okay.”