I see that look of disappointment on your face when I stuff you into that boutique outfit on Sunday morning, I see you rip your hair bow out just as soon as you think I'm not watching anymore. I want you to look like all the other little girls, with their ruffle-bottom pants and big bows, but you would rather be in skinny jeans and some weird shirt from H&M. You come home from school, anxious to get online and study about animals and weather because you refuse to allow Anthony to know more about snakes and tornadoes than you do. I know that you tolerate dance lessons, because you know it makes me happy, when you would much rather be outside on the soccer field. I try to force you into friendships with kids who have a family that's similar to ours, because it makes me more comfortable, but you rebel. When you make a friend, you don't see their color, or socioeconomic class, or family make-up, or disability, you just see their heart. And you can't wait to invite them over for a sleepover sometime.
At just 6 years old, you have the confidence to wear what you like, even when nobody else is wearing it. You commit to study the things that aren't even on the test, even when nobody will reward it. You make friends with those that have been shunned, even when nobody else does. You do all of these things, and I stand amazed, You are learning to love Jesus, and to rely on Him more and more. I have enjoyed hearing your prayers to Him mature these past few months, and my heart swells as I anticipate your salvation experience.
Sweet daughter, you and I have many differences, and we often struggle to relate to one another. I promise to quit trying to control you so much, to quit trying to mold you into an ideal that makes sense to me. Instead, I will work harder at allowing you to be yourself. You are nothing like me, but that's ok, because what I'm finally learning is that you are actually so much better than me. So Happy 6th Birthday, Sophia Lane. You are going to have a mighty impact on this world, if only your Momma would get out of the way.
Photo Cred to the most talented, Katie Wright. Check out her photography blog at www.katiewrightphotography.com.
At just 6 years old, you have the confidence to wear what you like, even when nobody else is wearing it. You commit to study the things that aren't even on the test, even when nobody will reward it. You make friends with those that have been shunned, even when nobody else does. You do all of these things, and I stand amazed, You are learning to love Jesus, and to rely on Him more and more. I have enjoyed hearing your prayers to Him mature these past few months, and my heart swells as I anticipate your salvation experience.
Sweet daughter, you and I have many differences, and we often struggle to relate to one another. I promise to quit trying to control you so much, to quit trying to mold you into an ideal that makes sense to me. Instead, I will work harder at allowing you to be yourself. You are nothing like me, but that's ok, because what I'm finally learning is that you are actually so much better than me. So Happy 6th Birthday, Sophia Lane. You are going to have a mighty impact on this world, if only your Momma would get out of the way.
Photo Cred to the most talented, Katie Wright. Check out her photography blog at www.katiewrightphotography.com.
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