Evelyn and Jane make my life feel important. I am so happy to be their Mom. Today I took the girls shopping for a dress and we had the nicest time. Evelyn was polite and patient on picking a dress that she liked and that I "okay'd" in price. She said thank you for the dress as we were driving home and it was very sincere. We then had a conversation about what the word gratitude meant. My hope is to be able to give my children experiences but only under the understanding that it is a privilege but not a necessity. For example I don't want Evelyn to ride the pony because she thinks it is a necessity or simply because she wants to. I only will let her ride the pony if she understands it is a gift that Mom is giving her an experience to ride the pony. Basically if the idea of what a privilege it is to ride the pony isn't grasped then there is no pony ride. My children have already been exposed to many neat experiences which I am grateful for but I hope to be able to teach them that they are in fact privileges. My hope is for them to understand what a blessed life they live and to exude gratitude.
Jumping for ice cream |
Our little artist |
My friend watched my girls overnight last month because I had to have surgery. She said Jane would not fall asleep unless Evelyn laid next to her. Melts my heart. She texted me the two pictures below.