Thirteen reasons I love being 'Mommy' to my girls ......
1) I get to see them first thing in the morning. They are both cutest in their pajamas and sock feet with messy hair.
2) I get to watch them interact with each other ..... loving on each other, fighting with each other and laughing with each other. Watching them both enjoy having a sister is fascinating to me (since I had two brothers). It's certainly a different kind of relationship.
3) I get to bake some kind of baked goods with O every.other.day because the girl is fascinated with baking. She's mostly fascinating with eating during the process, but it's fun to have that time with her in the kitchen. Certainly for me, the only sweet thing about being in there.
4) I get to hold them when they are afraid and tell them they are safe.
5) I get to listen to concerts every afternoon when both girls are singing and dancing to get out some bottled up energy.
6) I get to play and act silly - not having to act my age when it's playtime.
7) On tough days, I get to hold E and just let her cry. No particular reason. I let her know I understand that sometimes a girl just has to let it out. (Eric rolls his eyes and doesn't get this at all).
8) I get to listen to E talk about boys and how she informs her friends that if they kiss a boy, they will have to marry immediately and move out of their parents' home. Amen! Of course, they will!
9) I get to read, read, read to O because this is one of the only times she will let me snuggle with her.
10) I get to snuggle with them after a bath and take in that beloved smell of strawberry-scented hair and baby soap. (Yes, we still use it and may never stop.)
11) I get to watch them fall more in love with the love of my life (Jesus) and listen to them pray for someone/something without my prompting (a passing ambulance, a surgery for a friend or a friend at school).
12) I get to see them watch their Daddy and see on their faces how much in love with him they are.
13) I get to tuck them in at night and assure them they are safe and loved.
My goodness .... only thirteen? I could go on and on ....
13 comments:
And then we get to see two precious little girls when their mommy goes to the altar to pray, go and put their arms around her and pray with and for her. Thank you God for such a joyful sight.
You have 2 precious little girls!!! What blessings from God!
I have to copy this post and do it for my little Sam!
Have a blessed day! :)
~Jennifer
Your girls are so lucky to have you as their MOM~
Great list! I'm having a blast watching my own girl grow up!
So sweet, and a great reminder to me not to take these moments for granted.
Oh my, Pam's comment made me cry. Precious beyond words- truly!
So sweet!
Aren't girls such fun? I love to watch my girls interact, too. I do have a sister and I am glad that they have that relationship.
What a good mom you are...
and that picture with the chef's hat & apron - that is too cute!!!
I know you are the first to tell any of us how imperfect you are. You are the first to tell anyone how much you fail. You are the first to tell anyone that you could not make it through the day without God's help. You also need to know that the love your girls have for you is so evident. They are truly blessed to call you 'Mommy'. God knew what He was doing when he put these precious girls in your care. One day we will all see the fruits of your long days when we see God use their lives for His glory (I know this is your main prayer for them). Until then, know that you are a blessing.
Oh how precious! Loved this list!
Deidre they are both so beautiful.
The one about E telling her friends if they kiss a boy they have to move out of their parents house - PRICELESS. I agree with that. Never thought to say that to my kids but it works.
Only a God like ours could have designed such an incredible job for us. What an honor!
I like mine best first thing in the morning, too. Precious times!
That was SO sweet, Deidre. Makes me wanna go snuggle up with my girlies right now!
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