We have had Baby Girl with us now for almost 4 months. She is such a delight to have in the home. I used to say she is the happiest baby I know, but she is possibly the most content person I know. The boys love her and give her much attention. Baby Joe's affection can be a little rough at times but she just smiles at him. Little Joe will do school work or play Legos with Baby Girl nearby and she watches him closely.
She wakes up happy. After sleeping for 12 hours, she squeals to get your attention. Once she finds your face she smiles and squeals even more. She is beginning to roll on her side. She kicks her legs in her bouncy seat to bounce herself. She sucks her thumb for comfort and loves looking intently at her fingers.
People will ask me "how long do you think you will have her?" I usually say I don't know. And it is true. I have no idea how long I have with her or the boys or Joe. Recently instead of thinking about her case and what will become of it, I have determined that the right response is to live in this moment. To love and care as if it is my last day. Our days are number as well as our time with these sweet treasures that the Lord has given. Cherish them, my friends.
Melia, I just love your perspective because it's so true. Thank you for helping me think a little more rightly this morning: I will endeavor to love and cherish with more passion today!
ReplyDeleteI have to confess, however, that if I were really to live as though this was our last day together, there's no doubt that I would ditch school entirely!
Love you!
So very true! Thank you for the reminder!
ReplyDeleteTrue true!
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