I had my two granddaughters for a few days while their parents celebrated their anniversary. Sophia is six years old and Jocelyn is soon to be two. They are as different as can be, as delightful as the other and they take delight in each other. Each of them brought to mind a few truths.
From Sophia I learned:
- We all want to still have a place. After taking a bath, she asked if I still had a sweatshirt of hers which she could wear. Sophia needed to know her place was still secure even though she was now in school full time.
- We all hold onto dear memories. Sophia wanted to do all the same special activities, in the same exact way, we always had done. As much as we grow and change, we hold onto the familiar, the things close to our hearts.
- No one replaces our moms. I kept hearing Sophia sing a song she learned about moms being special. I teased her as I tried to get her to replace the word “Mom” with “Mimi” to no avail. Know why? Moms are special. No one replaces our moms.
From Jocelyn, I learned:
- We all need a mentor. Jocelyn watches and then tries to do everything her sister does. We all need to be taught in life. May we choose wisely those whom we will allow to deposit into our lives.
- We all hold onto our stuff. Each of the girls played with a paddle and a wiffle ball. When Sophia wanted to switch paddles, so as to try a different colored one, Jocelyn could not be convinced to exchange paddles. She moved away from all of us as grumpy as all get out, to keep us from even trying to convince her she should make the exchange.
- We take comfort from the familiar. Keeping in our routine each day, Jocelyn stayed pleasant and happy.
As I watched these girls play together and forge relationship, I marveled at how tight a relationship existed between them. In my driveway, as they squatted playing with sand and pebbles, I remembered Psalm 133 (NLT) …
How wonderful and pleasant it is when brothers (sisters)live together in harmony!
For harmony is as precious as the anointing oil that was poured over Aaron’s head, that ran down his beard and onto the border of his robe.
Harmony is as refreshing as the dew from Mount Hermon that falls of the mountains of Zion.
And there the Lord has pronounced his blessing, even life everlasting.
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Don’t you just love the lessons we learn by watching children!! lovely post
I truly do as they are some of the sweetest lessons. Thank you!
I have two daughter and so much of what you wrote applies to them! Thanks so much š
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What a precious time you had with these two littles! They are so cute. I’ve noticed that my granddaughter is absolutely smitten with her older brother…like, can’t take her eyes off him whenever they are in the same room. So sweet! Thanks for the reminder that we can learn from even the youngest amongst us.
Isn’t it amazing how the older becomes the object of adoration. I know you see it too š So precious to learn from our little ones!
We can learn so many valuable lessons from spending time with children. I don’t have grandkids yet, but I hope to one day. My oldest daughter is wanting to try to get pregnant soon. I pray that when it happens, I’ll be a good grandmother. I love the picture of your two granddaughters. Beautiful times!
Although I had often heard about the joys of being a grandparent, I can tell you, they have far exceeded my expectations. May God be with your daughter as she starts her family!
Thank you for being a grandmother who loves spending such time with your grandkids. It’s such a special thing to watch this bond form for my son and his grands. (And the hubby & I always appreciate the uninterrupted time together, too.)
I have been the recipient of far more than I have given. There is no way I could have been prepared for how much joy I would receive from these two little girls. I appreciate you stopping & sharing with me! Blessings!
My children are among my best teachers, as well. I love the way you see. Thank you for linking with Unforced Rhythms, friend.
I look forward to joining you each week š I continue to be amazed at how much I learn from children. It is no wonder we are told to become like them. May you have a wonderful Mother’s Day, Kelli!