Above: Grace & Mommy in their matching outfits. Below: Grace sleeping with Daddy.
Parenting Grace can be challenging. She is most definitely a strong-willed child who longs to control her world. She is a very determined little girl, who I believe will change the world someday for Jesus if she sets her mind to it. She has the potential to be a strong leader for the kingdom, and I'm praying God will help her dad and I to shape her into a sold out disciple. Lately there have been several precious moments with her. I try and treasure these moments and save them up for the moments when I think I am going to pull my hair out!! Here are just a few I don't want to forget.-Getting dressed has been a challenge FOREVER. Once our neighbor actually asked us why they always heard her screaming and crying in the morning. My answer, "Yep, she does that every day-she hates getting dressed." I have tried letting her choose, letting her help, setting a timer and letting her do it herself and every parenting trick in the book but most days it was still a challenge. However somewhere in the last couple of months we have transitioned and its no longer such a battle. The other day she went in and got dressed all by herself. She came out to show me. She had chosen jeans and a red shirt because she wanted to match mommy. A precious moment.
-Many of you know nap time has been another battle I have refused to give in on. We have transitioned Grace to "rest time." But, she is still required to play quietly in her room during the afternoon and if she happens to fall asleep it is a bonus. She really fights sleep, even when she is tired. The other day she crawled up in Jeremy's lap while he was watching tv before dinner. She fell fast asleep before he even knew it. He loved the cuddle time with his little girl. So precious!
-We were doing a devotion before bed tonight. The subject was loneliness. It asked if your ever feel lonely. Grace's reply, "Mom, I'm never lonely. I have my Faith-er." VERY precious, wish all the sister moments were like that!
-Whenever anyone gets hurt Grace has become quite the little nurse. She will run to the freezer to grab a cold pack or run to get Faith's "pink." for her. She shows a concern for others that I hope continues to grow into a precious gift.
-While we were traveling Jeremy and I came into our room one night to find Grace's pop up bed scooted as close to her sister's crib as possible. They were both sleeping with their heads towards each other. I really wish I captured this precious moment with my camera!
-Grace gives hugs and kisses to the baby every night. Precious.
Grace,
Mommy loves you SO much. You have such a sweet spirit. I pray God will continue to grow your compassion for others. I feel so blessed to be your mommy!
