I was going through old pictures today and I found one that really made me think! A girlfriend of mine asked me to watch her little girl when she returned to work after a short maternity leave. I started watching E when she was around 6 months old. She was (and still is) so full of life. I watched her 2 days a week for close to 2 years I think. The picture below was taken in the summer of 2006 while I was pregnant with Buddy. That fall, E started at daycare and my time with her was limited.
To this day, E is full of life. Just last night I was at her house practicing with the church kids for a special Christmas presentation this Sunday! She was all over that. Playing bells, singing, making sure her dad couldn't hear the rehearsal so that it would be a surprise for him on Sunday. I loved it! At times I see her dramatic side and think 'Maybe that's a little of me'. Although her mom and I are pretty similar in that way *love you J*! Her mom has even said that there are 'Alli-isms' that come out here and there. I hope they are good ones!
Needless to say, I realize looking at E, that the time we have with young ones is limited. Whether they are our children, or others children, we play a huge role in their lives and our example better be good. Watch our mouths. Watch our diet. Show love to others. Bring happiness into every aspect of life. Approach challenges with grace and patience. There are so many ways to be a healthy, loving example to these kids. My prayer today is that each moment I make a conscious effort to be that good example. And the times that I mess up (I will mess up, though it may be hard to believe), I will be big enough to admit it, walk through it humbly and learning from those mistakes. Wow! That's a big prayer ... Here's to E and Buddy, and all those other kids who have shown me the important things in life.
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