We are chosen to be examples for these little souls put in our care. These tiny humans look up to us! Especially the breastfeeding babies- I mean, we are their entire world. (soak it up while it last!) The design of parent & child relationship .They will watch us and grow, and watch us some more and keep growing... then go off to do the same. so on and so on...
We really do shape the future, we need to raise them right!
I dont know about all babies, but Liberty is extremely aware of her surroundings at all times. Her whole existence is "taking it all in." Learning constantly. I love watching her face as she thinks, I mean really thinks about things... they are simple, basic things now; clapping, chewing, being gentle when you touch the cat (lord help us), but as she grows so will the responsibility of teaching her things. Not just how to do things but how to be; habits, mannerisms. She is going to watch how we act in situations- whether we respond or react. (there is a difference)
They are only these sweet, innocent, impressionable children once. Its our responsibility to make their childhood count, to love them and to equip them with the tools that will best help them be productive positive members of the world. Thats my goal anyways..
Now that my child is a reality, I am aware of how important consistency is. I want us to be consistent with our parenting, with the choices we make daily. I want them to be positive, and thoughtful. Now is the time to focus on what really matters to you. what you really want for your future as a family, because that is what you will be focusing all your energy on for the rest of your life.
For me, its Happy & Healthy. Its togetherness. Its collecting memories rather than material items. Its outside not inside. I want simple, and practical, I want real.
Lord I want to be intentional with my actions and conscious with my choices. Open my eyes and help me be more self aware. Amen
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