Just want to share a few things about Lily that I don't want to forget.
Lily is growing up way too fast. Sometimes I feel guilty that she's had to grow up faster because she has two little brothers. I do my best to not have unreasonable expectations and to remember that she's only 2 and practically still a baby herself.
She is goofy.
She loves to help me bake, but always has to lick the beaters or bowl.
When we tell her to smile for a picture she does this cheesy grin.
She loves helping with Asher...but she can go from being gentle and kind to being too rough in a matter of a second or two. I have to constantly be watching.
Reading is by far her favorite thing to do.
She does well saying her letters and numbers (1-20).
She's memorized Ephesians 6:1, Genesis 1:1, and part of Psalm 23.
She's really gotten into picking out her own clothes and shoes.
She is finally able to sleep better after the awful cockroach experience. She will still wake up scared sometimes in the middle of the night but she'll go right back to sleep when we rock her.
I think she's growing. Lately she is always hungry.
She still eats pretty much everything we put in front of her...except spicy food.
She is compassionate.
She is quick to ask for forgiveness when she's done wrong.
It seems like she is always singing. She was thrilled to get a cd player for her room! Thank you, Sarah!!
She will make anything into a musical instrument to play while she sings.
Her favorite song right now is "Standing on the Promises." We picked it for her during the singspiration at church a few weeks ago - in between two of the stanzas, she hollered out "louder!' We couldn't help but crack up! That's what she always says in the van when we are listening to music.
She is very much into imaginative play and dress-up. She will occupy herself for the longest time playing "momma" with her baby dolls, or "walking in the forrest" like Goldilocks or Little Red Riding Hood (by walking across the pillows at the head of our bed).
Lily can be very stubborn and strong-willed at times. We pray for guidance and grace as we seek to teach her to use those qualities for God's glory.
We thank the Lord everyday for this sweet girl!
what a sweet post about your girl! Yes, remember all these things... they are precious!
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad she likes her cd player! I loved Give Them Grace by Elyse Fitzpatrick for advice on parenting. Debby and Lily seem very similar in personality. You can borrow my copy if you want!
ReplyDeleteI struggled with similar feelings with Debby (and still do!) since mine are so close as well. This post was super encouraging to me:
http://mockabeenews.blogspot.com/2012/04/greatest-gift.html
Plus, I am the third of four that my mom had in four years. I loved it growing up, and love it to this day. Knowing that experience on the other side makes me feel a little better on this end! I'll be praying for you as I know how tough those feelings can be.
I totally know what you mean about not having unrealistic expectations for your older children. I have been guilty of that many times myself. Lily is too cute! I love that she screamed "louder"!:)
ReplyDeleteSuch a sweet girl and a sweet post! But wait- you're still going to do updates, right?!
ReplyDeleteLily is a cutie! I loved her playing her "musical instrument" on top of the table! :) Praying for you as you nurture her for God's glory! You're doing a great job! :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet little girl! You'll love having this to look back on as she gets older!
ReplyDeleteshe is so sweet
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