Oh my sweet girl!! It is crazy to me that you will be turning 5 in just 6 short months?! Where is time going? We've had a rough month that we've managed to get behind us (with the Miralax episode), but you are back to thriving. This incident that we had with your reaction to Miralax -see previous post- really impacted me. While we were unsure of why your emotions were so out of control, I turned daily to God. I prayed over you more than you will ever know, and I would read James 1:2-4 daily. "Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kind, because you know the testing of your faith produces perseverance. Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything." I prayed that there would be some kind of good to come out of this situation.
I believe some of that good was how it affected me. This situation opened my eyes and reminded me that you are just 4 years old. I don't know if it's because you are my firstborn, or maybe it's because you're a girl, and I know the expectations I have for MYSELF, therefore have similar ones for you. But I realized maybe I'm too hard on you.... Maybe my expectations of you and your behavior are a little high. Your vulnerability to this drug and the reaction it had on your little body and brain reminded me that you need LOVE more than anything. Your Daddy and I love you fiercely, but this situation was an eye-opener to show you that even more! I am choosing to take good out of one of the scariest weeks for me as a Mom. I'm so proud of you Reese! You're a fighter, and that's obvious even at this young of an age. I can see it!
You are growing before my eyes, and there are so many things I love about you right now.
Your kind heart always compliments people. You tell me every day that I look pretty, even if I'm still in my pajamas with no makeup on. You tell Brooks all the time how handsome he looks in his clothes.
You still love playing with your baby dolls. You take care of Stella, Molly, Evie, and Heart every day. You will be a wonderful Mommy.
You use your manners all the time, keep it up girl!
You still love watching Doc, Daniel Tiger, and Paw Patrol. Your favorite movies are Moana, Trolls, and The Chipmunk Aventures.
I've been laying down with you every night in your bed. We always say our prayers, and then you ask to hold my hand. You fall asleep every night curled up next to me, never letting go of my hand, until I get up to go downstairs.
You often want me to reassure you at night that I am right downstairs with Daddy in our bedroom by the kitchen. ;)
You have always been girly, but in the past 2 weeks, you've found a new love for dresses. They are all you've been wearing.
You are excelling at MDO, and doing such a great job with writing your name and numbers. I can't believe you'll be Pre-K in the fall. I hope you always have a love for school and learning.
You are still 32 lbs. (a tiny, dainty thing) but are getting taller by the minute, measuring just the other day at 40 inches.
You are such a light in our life, Aven Reese. I thank God every day for allowing me to be your Mommy. I pray with every ounce of my being that I'm doing this thing right. Keep loving yourself and loving others. Always listen to your heart and keep your eyes on the Lord above. I love you so much!
You are growing before my eyes, and there are so many things I love about you right now.
Your kind heart always compliments people. You tell me every day that I look pretty, even if I'm still in my pajamas with no makeup on. You tell Brooks all the time how handsome he looks in his clothes.
You still love playing with your baby dolls. You take care of Stella, Molly, Evie, and Heart every day. You will be a wonderful Mommy.
You use your manners all the time, keep it up girl!
You still love watching Doc, Daniel Tiger, and Paw Patrol. Your favorite movies are Moana, Trolls, and The Chipmunk Aventures.
I've been laying down with you every night in your bed. We always say our prayers, and then you ask to hold my hand. You fall asleep every night curled up next to me, never letting go of my hand, until I get up to go downstairs.
You often want me to reassure you at night that I am right downstairs with Daddy in our bedroom by the kitchen. ;)
You have always been girly, but in the past 2 weeks, you've found a new love for dresses. They are all you've been wearing.
You are excelling at MDO, and doing such a great job with writing your name and numbers. I can't believe you'll be Pre-K in the fall. I hope you always have a love for school and learning.
You are still 32 lbs. (a tiny, dainty thing) but are getting taller by the minute, measuring just the other day at 40 inches.
You are such a light in our life, Aven Reese. I thank God every day for allowing me to be your Mommy. I pray with every ounce of my being that I'm doing this thing right. Keep loving yourself and loving others. Always listen to your heart and keep your eyes on the Lord above. I love you so much!
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