It's the little things!

After the girls had gone to bed, I was walking through the living room and noticed Brenna's shoes.  I had to stop and I almost took a picture.  She had lined up her little shoes with socks to match the outfit she picked out for tomorrow.  Next to her backpack set her little white shoes and pink socks ready for morning. I just had my little celebration! Seeing the little signs that she is maturing and doing things without being asked to help herself is just completely awesome!

Earlier in the evening, Cailyn had gotten in trouble for using the couch as a trampoline and laughing at me when she was told to stop, and then doing it again!  So she did get a swat, which I'm sure hurt her feelings more than anything. But then she put herself in time out!  She marched to her room and I didn't hear anything from her for a little bit.  A few minutes later, I hear "Mommy, I'm ready to listen and make good choices now. Can I come out?"  She came straight to me and told me she loved me.

Brenna also had a problem on the bus this afternoon with some bullying.  At first, I thought she had just had an argument with her friend, but after further talking about it, there was some threatening and another student involved that made me uncomfortable. The school was closed by then so I sent an email to the principal to let her know what's going on, she responded quickly and I have no doubt it will be all taken care of tomorrow. Here's why I was so proud of my girl... She didn't cry or threaten back. And she came straight to her momma and told me. Then, she trusted me. After she knew I had let the principal know and after I assured her that no one would let these things happen to her. (the things the kids told her) She was a happy confident kid again.

Isn't that so like the trust we should have in God!  We know he loves us and wants what's best for us.  I must remember that once I've trusted Him and handed over my worries and problems, I can let it go.  I can trust that He will handle it. Not only in His way, but also in His time!  Thank you God for this time to better understand how to be a better Momma to my girls. I know you have a plan for us and I think maybe this time of being unemployed has been used by You to make me better for my girls!