Ava was singing to herself in her crib...."Ava, Ava, Mommy loves you so much...." It melted my heart. Last night I had prayed that God would give her sweet dreams, that he would minister to her heart while she slept, and that she would awake feeling loved and secure. Prayer answered I am sure.
This morning I put the most adorable little dress on her and she immediately had to run out to show daddy how pretty or "pitty" she looked. Then of course she had to look in the mirror. And then in perfect feminine fashion, she requested a hat and purse to go along with her outfit. I was floored! My little princess!
Today my heart is spilling over with JOY. Joy that God chose Ava for me and I for her. She is an utter delight to my heart.
As some of you know I've been laid up with morning sickness (all day sickness right ladies?) for the past 6 weeks. It has been VERY trying and I have felt really discouraged a time or two. But last week I was struck by how enjoyable Ava still is even when I can do almost nothing for her or with her. It's like she took the cue and decided "mommy isn't doing well so I'm going to entertain her" I am sooo lucky to have such a good little toddler on my hands because I know life could be a lot harder if she wasn't who she is. What a blessing she is in the midst of all the sickness :)
I am so proud of you my darling girl. I am so pleased to see God working in your little life already. You sing about him, ask about him and talk about him. Your love and interest in Him is most important to me. Your love and care for others is beautiful too and I know you're going to be the best big sister ever! I am so completely delighted to be your mommy this mothers day.
I ♥ U
