Ok, for those of you who aren't getting it, if you're studying her hands, her face, her eyes, mouth, whatever, you are way over analyzing. You're missing the trick. She's sitting up!!!....
OOOOOooooooh! You say. That's right. Babies aren't born sitting up. You better believe they aren't!! Big Deal you may find yourself thinking. And to that I say: Yes. it is a big deal. She has put months of practice into this. Thud after thud has been endured. She has strained every muscle in her body to get it to do this. And she is now enjoying the fruits of her labors. Which has caused me to think....
There are things in our lives that may be considered milestones. Some of us have reached them and some of us haven't. But there are several. Every time we reach one we have a Father in Heaven who is very pleased with our progress. He never thinks: Big deal. Millions of people pray to me every day, so you've finally established the habit. You think that's special? Or: Do you think you've accomplished something because you've finally forgiven? I have witnesses countless forgivenesses taken place. Yours is no different. These thoughts are not the thoughts of a loving parent. And I know that He is a loving parent. He has seen every thud, watched us strain, fail, and try again. And when we accomplish what He would have us accomplish... He is pleased. Very pleased. My-baby-can-sit-up-on-her-own pleased. I would say proud... but that's probably not the right word :) But pleased, definitely.
Anyway, I know I'm rambling... I just wanted to share the thoughts I've had as I've watched my girls grow and do things. It is so fun to be a mom. Hard? Yes. Always? No. A lot of the time? Yes. But worth it? Definitely. I know it sounds cliche, but, I wouldn't trade it for anything.
oh yeah... and I've been adding to the list of cute things Brecken says... you can see the link in the side bar at the top, just in case you're bored and want to read it :)
8 comments:
I just love your posts! What a big girl little Taylor is :) Landon has recently sat up on his own as well and it is very cool to see! It's like one day they just get it, it's so fun to be a mom :)
Hey Serenity!
I saw your blog on Melissa Clayton's. You have a darling family! Your girls are adorable and I must say you're quite insightful. I hope that everything is going well for you! It seems like it is. I hope you don't mind if I add you to our list so we can keep in touch? My blog is www.fostersblogger.com
Whitney [Painter]
All I can say to that is, Amen. I echo your thoughts quite frequently. Thanks for sharing!
P.S. Your girls are beautiful!
I think it is so cute when babies can finally sit up! She looks so cute! You are right about everything you said too! We are so blessed to have a father in heaven that loves us through all of our many "thuds," and is always pleased with our individual progress. I love the list of cute things to keep adding to! You are so smart!:)
Thanks for your words Reni. They are very true, and I appreciate them! Taylor is growing so much, she is so beautiful. Love you all!
That is just what I needed to hear today. I feel like sometimes I can be annoying in my prayers, but He hasn't complained to me yet! Thanks for the thoughts. And I love the sitting up stage, mostly because they love to be able to sit up and they are happy!
Oh Reni--What beautiful THOUGHTS you put into words!! How profound!! Your writings brought tears to my eyes---just after I had patted myself on the back for RECOGNIZING right off the fact that that little doll's new trick was to Sit Alone! What a FUN stage of life you're in, and how WONDERFUL that you're cognizant of the fact! Love, Aunt Karen
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