I have been marveling over my kiddos anew lately. Last Saturday night, I was going through little J’s baby clothes (the itty bitty ones) to pass on to a girl in our church and I was in awe of what has transpired in four short years. I know I will go through some form of this on a continuous basis as my children move through the usual milestones, but this is sort of the first time. So-the Jamester-I have been contemplating all the parts and pieces that make up that J shaped piece of my heart. I have been typing, deleting, re-typing, deleting … ad infinitum, and I cannot come up with adequate words to shape and contain how much I love her-and I want her to know. So for the moment, I will share just two of things I am incredibly grateful for in that sweet, funny little girl.
She loves the Wee Man (192). That blesses me so much. She is gentle, thoughtful, playful, conscientious, loving, and has never, not once, shown jealousy or resentment towards him. And I want her to know how much she brings me joy every time she loves on him. I want her to remember in five years when he drives her CRAZY, in ten years when she’s too cool to admit she loves anyone or anything, in fifteen years when she’s on the verge of adulthood without him, and twenty five years from now, when hopefully, they are celebrating their own kiddos. And to be fair, I can already tell he will drive her nuts because he ADORES her. He responds with such joy when she interacts with him. He loves her and it overflows my heart.
She has a tender, gracious and forgiving heart towards me (193). This mom business is tough, and I think I fail on a regular basis. And she has such joy for me that I don’t always deserve. I’m struggling right now because I am at a loss for words (which NEVER happens) so I am just going to quit while I’m ahead, but I want to record this for her. Today, this day, my thankfuls are all about the Jamester.
~M.
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So sweet, Molly! I can’t believe J is 4 already! The last time I saw her was when she was fresh and new and so little. Congratulations on raising such wonderful children.