Parenting. It is such a joy, an honor. The sweet words, the smiling eyes, the tickle-fests.
She says what I say and does what I do, and it's precious. And VERY scary! I have so many things to learn. But as I figure things out, she's watching. And noticing. And it's shaping how she things and sees God and other people and the world and herself.
What a responsibility!
I want to have boundaries, but show love. I want obedience and curiosity. I want good communication and a dash of independence. I want her to have all she needs and some things she wants, but not too much. There are so many areas where I need to sort out a delicate balance. And I so want to do this well!
First resource, God. Lord, I pray for wisdom and patience and love and joy in this parenting venture. Show me how. Show me how!
A few resources I'm studying and pondering about this parenting mystery:
Sheparding a Child's Heart.
Give them Grace.
First time obedience, really?
Get-along jar for siblings
Let them Come Home (praying I'll not need it, but so wise)
10 promises for parents
Screen time tactic I like (for the future, she gets pretty much none at 3)
An article from a grown adoptee (language warning, but good words)
She says what I say and does what I do, and it's precious. And VERY scary! I have so many things to learn. But as I figure things out, she's watching. And noticing. And it's shaping how she things and sees God and other people and the world and herself.
What a responsibility!
I want to have boundaries, but show love. I want obedience and curiosity. I want good communication and a dash of independence. I want her to have all she needs and some things she wants, but not too much. There are so many areas where I need to sort out a delicate balance. And I so want to do this well!
First resource, God. Lord, I pray for wisdom and patience and love and joy in this parenting venture. Show me how. Show me how!
A few resources I'm studying and pondering about this parenting mystery:
Sheparding a Child's Heart.
Give them Grace.
First time obedience, really?
Get-along jar for siblings
Let them Come Home (praying I'll not need it, but so wise)
10 promises for parents
Screen time tactic I like (for the future, she gets pretty much none at 3)
An article from a grown adoptee (language warning, but good words)
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