Wednesday October 24th, 2007
I’m tall, Mama. I can hold your hand when you walk, but you have to walk slowly so my little legs can keep up. Pay attention to my soft hand, not what you need to do.
I can talk, Mama. I try to say new words every day so listen well. Learn my new beautiful language so we can whisper secrets to each other.
I am learning, Mama. Try not to yell or speak harshly, but teach me and show me what is right. Help me understand how to live in this giant world.
I need you, Mama. Sit with me and watch a movie. Play dress-up with me or build a house with my blocks. Show me how to share.
I love to play, Mama. My favorite things to do are running and climbing. I want to be strong like my sister, so take me to the park and let me fly!
I’m a big girl, Mama. I want to be just like Hopey and I love to follow her. But I know that I am still tiny and small and I need you to give me limits.
I love you, Mama. I am learning every day what it means to have a little heart full of a big love. I have learned to hug and kiss because I watch you every day. With my little eyes and open mind, I watch everything you do.
That is a perfect reminder. I love the part about speaking gently and teaching them how to live in the giant world. So often I forget just how little and tender their little hearts are. Once again, thanks for sharing your mommy heart.
I hope the fires are stabalizing today. I haven’t listened to the news…don’t like too. But hope you are safe.
What a sweet look into the life of a toddler. I read your words and can picture those times.
I’m praying for you and your family as you wait out the fires. I hope things are improving.
Sometims I forget how little they are. They seem so big then I catch a glimpse of them in the rear view mirror and it hits me again. xoxo
How convicting when you see it through the eyes of child……you really have a gift for writing.
Have the fires eased some? I haven’t seen the news in a day or two.
So true Sarah! Naomi is at such a fun stage – and to be able to step back and treasure all the new things she is learning is a gift. I am looking forward to the journey with Mauryn and I hope I can embrace all those little moments.
This post is a great example of why you are definitely a “writer” – no need to worry about claiming that title – you are definitely a writer!
This is so cute. I love it.
Ahhh…conviction. What a great reminder this is. What a great reminder of who are children are. How little they are. How much they NEED our love and attention.
You have a gift, there’s no doubt.
Still praying for safety and provision for your friends and family in CA. Praying for healing.