I love that we named her Joy. I know my Daddy is glad as well. When we gave him our initial list of names, I got the strangest look & a comment on how was anyone to spell those correctly. Then my doctor mentioned how active Joy was. That was it. I associated active with happy, and happy with joyful and the name was set... around 20 weeks or so.
Over the years, many of you know I have struggled to be the best mom to her I can be. She was great at eating and sleeping in the early days but cried a bit. Being a first time mom, I cried then too and just got more and more frustrated. As she went through her toddler years, she tested, pushed, pulled & tried to see what she could get away with. It wasn't until Micah arrived that I started to appreciate her in the ways I should. It was hard. I was tired, confused & often felt so very judged.
Two has definitely been easier most days for me. They play together & love on each other. And Joy, she really is our joy. She makes me smile so very much. I love taking her to school & picking her up as well. I love our "Mommy, Joy" dates that are usually just browsing stores or grocery shopping, occasionally with lunch or a small take-home treat thrown in there. One of the things I love most about my Joy Joy is her heart for others. She constantly wants to help others clean up their messes or obey their parents. She wants to make a picture or "book" for just about everyone she knows some days. Some, like her teacher get at least one a week these days! Speaking of which, she's artistic! I cannot draw to save my life! I get creative but not in that way. She is amazing!
This little girl continues to light up our lives & make us proud! I cannot believe she is already a month into Kindergarten almost. Its unreal some days. Her busy little life has made mine so much more enjoyable though. I love you, Joy Joy! So proud to be your mom!
That's all for now...
*Melis*
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