Run for my money

Well, I decided to take a minute...or two to write about you.

My how you have grown in just the past few weeks.  Your are able to communicate so much better...putting simple sentences together to let us know what you want...or don't want! :) 

We have had some good laughs lately.  The other morning, I was getting ready for the day.  I was getting my dirty laundry, and I couldn't find my milk pads.  I looked all around the bathroom and bedroom thinking I might have dropped them somewhere along the way.  I couldn't find them, but figured they would show up at some point, so I carried on with getting ready.  A bit later, Tobias was crying and you came to me and said, "Feed, Baby?"  I told you, "Yes, I need to feed, Tobias." Then you proceeded to lift up your shirt and say, "Feed, Baby!" as you removed my lost milk pads.  I just started laughing because that is one place I didn't think to look!

The other night, you came to me with a library book and said, "Read you."  So we sat on the couch to read our book.  Part way through, you decided you wanted to read your favorite book, "Little Blue Truck."  I told you that we needed to finish our library book first before we read "Blue."  Well, you didn't like my answer, so you asked again, "Read you."  Again, I told you we needed to finish our other book first.  Again, you said, "Read you."  Again, I told you after.  Daddy was in the kitchen listening to all this and shaking his head.  I told him it was an illustration of what his going on with our government right now. (Currently our government is shut down because they can't agree or compromise on healthcare/budget/and everything else in between).  That made your daddy chuckle.  Again, you asked and again, I told you afterwards.  Then in a firm voice you said, "Read you, right now!!"  I saw your daddy put his head down and his body shake a bit from laughter.  I was just so shocked that I didn't even know what to say.  The night ended with us not finishing the library book or reading "Blue." 

The last thing is from the other day and potty training.  Let's just say this time around hasn't been as easy as it has been with your brother and sister.  :)  You went the entire night with a dry diaper, so I decided to put you on the potty even though you were politely saying, "No, thank you."  I put on a TV show for you to watch and let you sit on the potty.  After 30 minutes...still no pee-pee.  So I sat down next to you to read a couple of stories.  Got done reading...still no  pee-pee.  So I sang a few songs...still no pee-pee.  I leaned over to give you a kiss to encourage you..."Back Away, Momma" came from your lips as your hand went up.  Again, you left this momma speechless...and laughing inside.  And after almost an hour...still no pee-pee. 

So as you can see, you have quite the personality.  I love your strong-will...even though it leaves me speechless at times and frustrated at others, but this is who God has designed you to be.  I pray that you use this strong-will to stand firm in Jesus.  That you won't be swayed by what the world has to offer.  I love you, Kyrie Eleison, and I am so proud to be your momma...even when you give me a run for my money!! :)