To me there is nothing more joyful or heart lifting than watching a little one. Everything that they do is so sweet and funny. Well almost everything, getting a hold of AD ointment and rubbing it all over herself is not too funny. Well that is kinda funny too! I remember the days when I didn't think it was too funny, those were stressful times. But as the Lord has changed my heart little by little some of those moments have become precious to me. Toddlers are quick if you turn your back just for a second they can climb a set of drawers and have dry noodles all in the floor! That one not funny.... But finding the 2 year old with the one year old behind the couch with lotion all over their heads and body that to me is funny! Now that I see they are just exploring the world around them it changes my attitude about it. I can't help but to laugh when they try so hard to help and make bigger messes :0) My heart melts when my little girl climbs behind me in the computer chair and gets her feet tangled in my hair for the second time today.... Its beautiful does it hurt sure! But she just wants to be close to me and to me that is worth all the pain and mess..... Time goes by so fast and one day my children will not be here to stand over my shoulder being nosy or needing a hug. The Lord is so faithful to His children and He will show us the truth about all things. The truth is don't compare yourself to no one. I used to compare my self with a woman and then my eyes were opened to many things. The mark of a woman to look up to NOT compare but to be encouraged by, is one whose children are respectful, honoring to God and are kind. If their children are unruly, foolish, or disobedient pray for that woman. Remember this one day children will cease being children and they will become adults. Salvation is only from the Lord Jesus but we are called to teach them His ways also. Our bodies will wear out the baking cooking we will do will disappear in 30mins but what we instill in our children and our time with them will last for generations. May we all keep our eyes on the Lord.... and May He give us wisdom and understanding ....
With great Love,
Jessie
