Today our sweet Story girl will turn two and a half. She is such a joy in our family. I have said a hundred times that so many days she is our hardest child to parent, but there is something about this child that literally causes me to smile each time I look at her no matter what is going on.
She can handle her own with her brothers. She doesn't get pushed around easily by them. Her vocabulary is out of this world for a child that just got to the States 7 months ago. We are amazed at her thoughts and sentences that she puts together. Last night I told her to do something and she said … “well actually, momma” and began to tell me what she actually wanted to do. 🙂
She is a beautiful little girl. She is always stopped out in public and told how beautiful she is. I love it! She is for sure a beauty. Her eyes hold so much story and smile so much with her face.
Although she is a beauty, she is super strong willed. I love this about her and I hate it at the same time! I love that she will be a girl/woman with her own mind. I pray that her will and strong nature will be used to her benefit & God's benefit one day. If she allows God to use her and her strong will then she will be a mighty warrior for him.
Daily we are trying to get her to submit this will to her parents and to God. Only then will her strong will be used for his glory. Strong willed children are not bad, they are great. If they allow their parents and allow God to be in charge they can do great things.
Story – you are a joy to parent. I love you with all my heart! You are Papa's princess and my sweet baby girl.
Jamie-
Luca is our super duper strong willed child! He will be 4 in July. I was running out of ideas to channel his will and someone told me about this book by Dr. Kevin Leman. It is not a self-help, here are the steps to a perfect child in a week, type book. It is logical and biblical, but not crazy or out there: it is common sense. It is reality based discipline and boy is it working!!!!!!!!! The book is called “Making Children Mind without Losing Yours”. It is awesome and a must read! I also checked out “Have a New Kid by Friday” but I have not read that one yet. This book is also by Dr. Kevin Leman. I might have to buy these books so I can highlight and make notes. They are great!!!!!! Story is beautiful and she will do great things for the Lord!!!!!! Her eyes are so captivating!!!! You are doing a great job. I know how thankless our job is day in and day out… You are molding vessels to serve the Lord. There is no greater job out there!!!!
She is a “fill” to my day! Love that sweet story girl so so much! thank you for letting me love on her and spoil her rotten.
Happy birthday Story! And mant many more! @ Rebekah: I will definately have to check out now since you’ve recommended it. Making your kids mind. I have Have a new kid by Friday but never read it. I don’t have a strong willed child, at least I don’t think I do,lol but I could definately use some new techiques!