This moment

 {Please indulge me for a few words this morning.}

 When I saw my littlest girl, now 3 years old napping the other day with her door open, I just had to sneak in for a couple of pictures. 

So often our days can be filled with struggles.  She's gettin' the award for most strong-willed child in my family this year.  It was almost a tie with her oldest sister, but I believe she will win in the end.  She's persistent that way. 

Notice the ensemble.  Not one layer, not even two layers....but four (4!) layers of clothing on! Let's see....I recognize the pink love sleeved shirt for the bottom layer, next comes her yellow nightgown, then her purple nightgown,and please don't forget her much loved cotton jumper dress!  Layers are in. Remember that tomorrow morning when you're wonderin' what to wear. 

Little ones always look so angelic as they're caught in peaceful dreams.  It's easy to forget that they could ever be naughty or disobedient.  No,they are just your sweet little one,with those cute little features you could gaze at for hours. 

 As I was pondering all of these things, and photographing my girlie, I noticed something.  Her hair looked almost greasy.  Almost wet-like, and I had given her a bath only that morning!  Also, her pillow had something white smeared all over it.  As I gazed at her sweet, dimpled hands I noticed white lotion all over them.

She had gotten into the lotion....and gotten it everywhere!

All I could do was shake my head and smile.....how could I be mad at that moment?  I think that's what the good Lord does with me on a daily basis, I'm sure.  I get myself into trouble very quickly, and I'm sure there are times that he just shakes His head and smiles.  He forgives me as easily as I forgave my girl.  He loves me us even more than I love her, as hard as that is to believe. Thank you Lord for this lesson today, I needed a reminder of your love. 

May you bask in His love today,

Joy

{I have an awesome giveaway going on from Bulk Herb Store  right now....there will be 5 (five!) winners, and all you have to do to enter is leave a comment on the giveaway post, located here.  The winners will all receive a DVD copy of Making Herbs Simple Vol 1...a valuable resource I have had in my home for a couple of years! Giveaway ends Monday, March 14th, 8:00 a.m. EST}

(This moment was inspired by Soulemama)

Comments

[keepcatebusy (Cate)]

It is so lovely to take the time sometimes to step back and appreciate the wonder of the moment - rather than just worrying about all the washing she has just created for you!!
Gorgeous moment :-)
have a great weekend
xxxCate

[Tracey]

Oh strong will children, I have a few of those in my home. I love watching little ones sleep.
Warmly,
Tracey

[Kelly]

So Sweet!

[Becca]

Aw, sweet! Angelic while sleeping, yes. It always melts my heart to see them asleep. When even a minute before I was annoyed or frustrated. Amazing how their sweet little faces can do that.

[Stacy]

So sweet! I think the Lord makes them that sweet and allows us little moments to catch them like that!

http://worldofwiedz.blogspot.com/2011/03/this-moment_11.html

[Natasha]

hehe four layers,good for her for knowing what she wants.
I too have a strong willed one,two of them actually!!!!!
the best you can do is channel it and nurture it.too many parents think that it is acting out when in reality they are just making their mark in this crazy world,
we are blessed
x

[Karen]

Angelic for sure....and with super soft skin and hair :-)

[embracingitall]

All can be forgive when gazing at a sleeping child. Oh yes, we need these moments sometimes to remind us of the gift we have been given to nurture. She is gorgeous.
What a lovely giveaway you have on offer, sadly I'm in Australia but I have a giveaway going too (a choice of books), if you are interested, check it out. Happy weekend to you and hope there is a little less mischef!! Our moment: http://www.embracingitall.com/?p=622
Jacinta

[recycled+revamped]

Aww, a cherub and a kitty! I love it! Naps are the best time of the day, aren't they?

this week we visited a place we like to call twilight brook:
www.recycledrevamped.blogspot.com