Can You Stay Little ...
Wishing we could pause the time, play and keep you little for a little bit longer. I don’t want you to stop seeing yourself in me. Because you make me feel like I can do and be anything.
I don’t want you to stop climbing into my bed. Even when you wake me up in the wee hours, it fills my heart with joy. I don’t want you to keep growing out of your clothes and shoes faster than I can buy them. Some day you’ll be taller than me, sadly someday seems to come faster than I could ever imagine. I don’t want you to be embarrassed by me and my public displays of affection. Because it might just break my heart. I don’t want you to push my hugs away. They are the best in the world. I don’t want you to stop needing me. Even though I may be exhausted. I don’t want you to stop asking for my help when you need it. I am not afraid of you getting older. But I do realize that things will be different as you get older.
Kourtney, here’s what I am going to do… Is try my best to be intentionally present in the moment. My daughter I’ll never give up on trying my best to treasure each and every moment we share of the day. Let’s be honest, I can’t stop time… But I can be present.
My goal as a mom is to raise you to be kind, brave, compassionate and an all-around amazing individual. Lord knows that I believe in my heart that you are destined for greatness. One day you will grow out of my arms but you’ll never grow out of my heart. I don’t know what the future holds for you my daughter but I do know who holds the future. So if you don’t remember anything else always seek God first!
Here are 7 tips ensuring that as your child grows up they are ready to face whatever the future holds.
Remember that every day matters. Don’t allow a single day to go by without teaching your child something.
Remember every moment is precious. Don’t lose a single moment out of anger or frustration. No matter what don’t allow a day to go by without your child knowing that you love them.
Remember to do daily devotions. In my opinion this is where all the good stuff happens in parenting, teaching, learning, growing, helping, encouraging and challenging.
Remember to talk about everything. Make it happen even if you have to sneak into their room to talk. Send text messages or leave a voice message. Trust me these conversations is where you’ll build those genuine connections.
Remember to have mother-child date nights.
Remember that friendships matter. Think about it what do you actually know about their friends? What are they learning from their friends and not from you? Make the choice to be an intentional involved parent.
Remember to say sorry. As parents, we are far from perfect. So let’s model the behaviour that we desire to see in them growing up of forgiveness, humility and reconciliation.
Let’s be thankful for the moments, the memories, and the challenges of being a parent and treasure each and every moment.
Photos by Christina Jones Photography
