It's sunny and warm here today - give the Lord some praise!
I have laundry and housework to do, but instead decided to wash my car.
I know ... out of character for me, but I just wanted to be outside and I can't plant flowers yet. I don't trust the weather here. I'm not convinced we won't have anymore cold weather.
Right now, I'm on the back porch (slab? tiny square of concrete? - this house doesn't really have a back anything) watching the girls play with the neighbors. I'm noticing a few things that prove their differences even more.
E (my 7 year old) is such a sensitive child, always wanting to please. Al though really intelligent and outgoing, she backs off and lets other children have their way - even when she knows they are wrong. She's the peacemaker and talks in 'scripture' most of the time which makes the other kids look at her as if she's from another planet. (Side note: If 'neighbor girl' doesn't chill out just a little, I may have to make my way to the swingset.) I want to scream, "E stand up for yourself!" But, I sit here acting like I'm not paying attention. Count to ten ......
Someone just asked E if they could all go inside to play. (Come on, E - you know what to do!) She answers, "No way! To play inside today would be sinful. It's glorious and marvelous out here". (She really does speak in King James - ha!)
O, on the other hand (my 3 year old) .... well, she could really care less if you like her or not. She's not one to please and actually, if she senses your approval, she may just do the oppposite to make a point. Right now, she's hanging out with the boys. She can't be bothered with playing 'house' or fairies. Instead, she's running with a giant stick with intentions to stab neighbor girl's brother. She's laughing hysterically and he's running like ..... well, like a girl. Yep ... I'm not paying attention. "O, put that stick down right now!"
This picture captures her personality. Taken on our last trip,she's sitting back inside the suitcase talking to her grandmother on the phone. Never a worry.
They are each so different, and so precious. I just love watching them play.
Wait ... I have to sign off. Neighbor girl is in E's face and I have to step in.Looks like I won't have to. O is taking control and showing who's boss!
Have I mentioned she's 3?
Neighbor girl is 9.
A force to be reckoned with!
10 comments:
Oh....this was so funny! Isn't it amazing just HOW different siblings can be from one another! I absolutely love that picture of her in the suitcase --that is priceless!
It was beautiful here today, too, but I am like you --I am afraid to plant anything yet, because just as sure as I do, we will have some more cold weather. I think they are already calling for it to be colder this weekend! Won't be long before we can play in the dirt, though!
Thanks for sharing this post! It made me smile!
Wouldn't life be boring if they were exactly the same?? They each are so wonderfully special! Right now I can't get the picture of O with the stick out of my mind- too funny! It reminds me so much of my two.... same birth order with the same personalities! I'm also thinking that they are both such a part of you!!
O sounds like a girl you'd want to hang with! E sounds like a girl, well, that you'd want to punch.
So fun! Truly a glimpse into the mind of a mom during a typical afternoon outside. Always those thoughts and observations swirling about... what a treasure that you wrote them down, and I'm so glad you shared them. I'm sure they both reflect different parts of your personality! You are a wonderful mother.
Your girls sound so much like mine! My oldest is always letting people run all over her and I get so upset about it, but then my younger one will walk up and hit someone - she doesn't take anything off of anyone! They are so different from each other, but that is a good thing. But I LOVE them BOTH with all of my heart.
Oh...I wish I could come over and sit with you on your slab...and watch your precious girls play!
It's been nice here...a few days in the 60's...but today we are right back to 20! sigh :-/ Spring IS coming..right?
Isn't it amazing to watch your children...and see just how different they truly are????
Thanks for sharing a piece of your day with us.
Be Blessed.
Dear anonymous,
I started to delete your comment .... are you confusing E with the neighbor girl?
I surely hope so - ha!
She speaks in King James Version... that cracked me up... I love your children! I love they have individual personalities! Both will be used to glorify God - I'm sure!
I'm crackin up at that picture of E...love it!
Love the Live blogging.
Its fun to hear the differences in your girls. I with E, the weather as of late has been glorious! I say, preach it sister! Amen!
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