Babbling
Originally uploaded by Cheng Family
One thing we've noticed as parents is that people like to think they can interpret what Lilly's saying to us. What do you think she's saying?
Wednesday, April 9, 2008
Babbling
Babbling
Originally uploaded by Cheng Family
One thing we've noticed as parents is that people like to think they can interpret what Lilly's saying to us. What do you think she's saying?
Thursday, April 3, 2008
14 Months Old
We went to the mall today and a lady asked me how old Lilly was. I automatically said, "13 months. No, wait, she'll be 14 months soon." Well it's either the days with Lilly are flying by or I'm just losing track of the days. Actually, no - it's both!!
I tend to pay more attention to which day of the week it is (I know it's Thursday!) than the actual date (4/3/08). I think it's because I rarely write the date out like for school or on a check. I'm also more aware of mealtime (I'm approaching dinnertime soon) than the actual time on the clock. I guess this is just something I've noticed while staying at home.
Since it's been really sunny out the past few days, Lilly and I have gone outside to play every morning. We take a short walk, dance up and down the driveway, and blow bubbles. She was really excited the first time I brought out the bubbles. She was giggling, pointing, and chasing the bubbles! I wish I could have videotaped it. She wasn't as excited when I pulled the bubbles out the next day. :P
Dave and I are learning, first hand, that it's hard to be a consistent parent. It's easier to give in and let Lilly do what she wants or give her what she wants. I know it's more loving to not always give her what she wants, but Dave and I love to see Lilly happy. This goes along with how Dave and I are such people pleasers. It's one of our greatest struggles. We get uncomfortable with the thought of making people unhappy or making people dislike us. With grace from the Lord, we're working to overcome this. We want to speak the truth and act when necessary. We need to discipline and set boundaries for Lilly because we love her. Proverbs tells us that he who loves his son is diligent to discipline (Prov. 13:24 Yes, with the rod). I don't know if we'll be using the rod now, but I hope we'll be consistent with implementing consequences.
I tend to pay more attention to which day of the week it is (I know it's Thursday!) than the actual date (4/3/08). I think it's because I rarely write the date out like for school or on a check. I'm also more aware of mealtime (I'm approaching dinnertime soon) than the actual time on the clock. I guess this is just something I've noticed while staying at home.
Since it's been really sunny out the past few days, Lilly and I have gone outside to play every morning. We take a short walk, dance up and down the driveway, and blow bubbles. She was really excited the first time I brought out the bubbles. She was giggling, pointing, and chasing the bubbles! I wish I could have videotaped it. She wasn't as excited when I pulled the bubbles out the next day. :P
Dave and I are learning, first hand, that it's hard to be a consistent parent. It's easier to give in and let Lilly do what she wants or give her what she wants. I know it's more loving to not always give her what she wants, but Dave and I love to see Lilly happy. This goes along with how Dave and I are such people pleasers. It's one of our greatest struggles. We get uncomfortable with the thought of making people unhappy or making people dislike us. With grace from the Lord, we're working to overcome this. We want to speak the truth and act when necessary. We need to discipline and set boundaries for Lilly because we love her. Proverbs tells us that he who loves his son is diligent to discipline (Prov. 13:24 Yes, with the rod). I don't know if we'll be using the rod now, but I hope we'll be consistent with implementing consequences.
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