"I knew when I met you an adventure was going to happen..." A.A. Milne
I came across this quote not too long ago and it fits perfectly as I describe Baby Faith. She has told me in recent days, "I am not a baby, but my name in my family is Baby Faith." Faith has been a wonderful adventure for us. She wants to know everything about everything and she wants to know it all now. Faith most certainly belongs to her mother in that she loves waffles, cookies, cake and candy. She is also like her mother in that she hates to get up in the morning and requires lots of coaxing, soft talking and cuddling before she can function in the morning. She is very passionate about everything and this same passion for jumping headfirst into things sometimes gets her into trouble. She loves to dance...for those of you that have not had the chance to see her dance, I hope you get to see it soon- it is awesome! She is catching on quick with reading and is settling in to kindergarten (after a somewhat shaky start).
Faith is so smart- she gives us a run for our money in the questions she asks. We recently explained that Papa was at a meeting trying to help figure out how to make sure kids all over the world have enough to eat. Faith asked why the rich people don't just pay for the kids to eat. Faith recently asked why God won't talk to her- she said,"I lie on my bed and talk and talk and ask God questions and He will never answer me". I said we hear from God through our Bibles, music, stories and nature and she said she still wants to hear His voice.
Her birthday week was a busy one this year- a pool party at the Y, starting kindergarten, getting her own Nintendo DS and going to camp for Family Camp. She had cake for her birthday party and then Grandma Laverty's brownies for her birthday. She said she would love it if her job was to eat frosting everyday.
I don't know why God chose me to be Faith's mother, but I am thankful everyday that she was given to us.
3 comments:
How can Baby Faith be five? It seems just such a short time ago Jenny and I almost jiggled her insides out, because that was the only way she could be soothed to go to sleep for the 15 minute intervals she allowed us all to have. Remember Jenny? She is so delightful, and I thank God for all of our grandchildren everyday, and just want to cuddle and be with each of them.
i need to eat frosting for my job everyday. and i want grandma laverty's brownies everyday. its not my birthday but grandma would send me brownies at asbury for no reason except you forced her to :)
I am laughing at Mom's post right now. She was such a crazy baby! the adventure quote is perfect!! It's funny how she was so insane, and how perfect she is now (and then). I am stunned she's 5, and can't wait to see her!! And those are all very solid questions...
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