Friday, February 13, 2015
Two Years.
On January 12th the baby girl turned two. Though, really not a baby if you ask her. Two is big girl status now. She'll let you know in many words (and in length) her preferences, feelings, doings, and thoughts on just about everything and anyone. Phew! The running joke around here is I wasn't a veteran mom, even after two previous children, until Em arrived. Emmalee is my curve-ball. My whole-new-ballgame. My throw-the-book-out-the-window-and-get-on-your-knees-and-pray kind of kid. My "there's one in every family". You get the idea.She's feisty, and determined. She's expressive, and spirited, She's aggressive, and strong. Her toddler mouth spouting lengthy sentences and detailed stories often dumbfounds me. I really just sit and stare at her wondering. Wondering how someone so marvelous could have been gifted to me. Someone so spectacular was thought of even before she was in my womb. Wondering all the great plans God has for her. Wondering how this 28 lbs of person is going to shape me as we grow together.
With a wide vocabulary and sharp mind tucked in that sweet face, you can imagine some of the battle days we have. But, oh!, the adventure. And the laughs. So. Much. Laughing. She is our entertainment. No, really. For hours at a time some evenings. And her prayers! I've never heard a two-year-old pray so detailed and consistent. So specific. With such fervor. It's hard not to chuckle a bit, and sometimes tear up a bit, too.
With a personality like that you can't really expect one to settle down into one hobby or a few favorites. Emmalee currently enjoys: singing (loudly), dancing (wacky),"reading" (all.day. long.) , dress-up, fairies, Minnie Mouse, Elsa & Anna, baby dolls, & Face Time with far away family (which she asks to do each hour of the day).
Her utmost favorite? Us. Her Daddy. Her Mama. Her siblings. Emmalee has so much love tucked in that little heart for us. She surprises us with lots of spontaneous hugs and kisses, and "oh i love you so so much!" little speeches. She oozes with adoration for the two she follows so closely in step behind. Content to sit in laps and tell stories and read books or cuddle in arms to just be held. She's happiest there.
She is valuable to our family. She makes us rich! She has stretched me (already) in ways I didn't know were needed. Turned my face to God for weaknesses in me only He could strengthen. Cast a fresh vision and a fight in me for the spiritual battles that will be and are now being fought for my children. She is radiant! We love this 2-year-old Emmalee Mae. She's a lot of fun!
Heather Dowling at 10:15 PM