My heart leaps with joy as Molly sings "Be strong, don't be afraid. God is with you always" in the car. We hear her singing her ABCs or her favorite, "Itsy Bitsy", and we smile. But I still feel that twinge of sadness that she's growing up.
Tim and I both beam with pride as Molly prays her own prayers. Last night, as we were thanking God for our church and her new MMO teachers, Mrs Candace and Mrs Nikki, Molly chimed in with, "thank you for Meh Benda, Meh Minny, Meh Connie." (That's Mrs. Brenda, Mrs. Middy and Mrs Connie, other MMO teachers!). We put Molly to bed and walked out of her room. As Tim shut the door, I felt myself wishing time would stand still.
Molly and Ellie spend their days playing so well together (for the most part), but as I hear the occasional "her not sheering" from Molly, as quickly as I want to get frustrated that I'm refereeing yet again, I also thank God I'm able to be home with them to teach them to share and play well together.
As Mother's Morning Out kicks off next week, I'm so thankful our church offers such an incredible, loving, God centered program where Molly can go to learn, make friends, and grow. I'm thankful for those few hours each week I'll have to catch up on house chores, work out with no time restraints (my therapy! Ha!), and have a few coffee dates with friends. But I also feel a bit of sadness as I realize in just a few short years, we will be sending Molly off to kindergarten. For the entire day. Oh, that makes my heart ache!
My constant prayer is that my heart will always be full of thankfulness. He's blessed us beyond measure, and these days are truly fleeting. Oh that we soak it all in as we watch our babies grow so quickly!
4 comments:
Yea, seriously, the tears!! I feel ya since our Molly starts school in 3 weeks, my best friend, gone all day! Thanks for this awesome post!
I've never met you in "real life", but this post here means so much to me...that you were so able to connect by heart to my feelings with my son.
To be that happy, as she is in the pictures, is so incredible. I am so glad for you that you are able to be home with your family. This blog is going to be such an incredible gift of your love to Molly as she grows older. Each stage will be this incredible, I truly do believe...
Also so glad that you have a mother's am out like that...that's so healthy for you (and your whole family). I co-coordinate our Mom's Ministry (on Mon as well!) but we are with our children. You are getting me thinking that maybe I should host a Mom's night out with just these ladies...to be able to have a cup of coffee as we chat...Thank you for that..
I have to admit, as I know you'll understand, I have yet to put together his slideshow of pics for the t.v. for his party. It'll probably be a stay up late thing Sat night...I know I'll sob and sob...I'm so eager yet so hard to do!
Many many blessings to your family....
In spirit of prayer for our little ones...
Michy
Thanking God for our connection... :)
@ Kate---I've always referred to my hubby as my best friend...but I know what you mean, now that I have J, I have two!!!!!!! :)
Your blog looks so cheerful Beth. I love it.
Miss Molly is just a beautiful little girl. I can understand why you would want to freeze time and keep her little.
But I will just tell you sweet Beth, that each and every stage is a true joy. And even when they do grow up, there are still so many blessings with adult children. And then...grandchildren, so the baby fun starts all over again!
Just enjoy each and everyday, and look forward to the future with Molly. (:>)
Love you,
Linda
Lovely lovely post! I'm sure the pride is just overwhelming when you hear her sweet heart for others. What a gift. I'm so glad you're home with MM.
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