Treasures

I've been thinking lately. There are some things about this stage of Eva's life that I will cherish forever. I feel a little like Mary as I "treasure" these things in my heart. Eva is almost 2 and is definitely starting to act like it. She is beginning to be defiant. Likes to tell me "No No!". Wants to do things all by her self. But, I LOVE that right now, at this stage of her life, she just loves me. I love the way she loves to see me coming any time of the day. When she falls down, she wants me. When she is scared, she wants me. When she is sick, she wants me. Mommy can do no wrong. Our relationship is so sweet. Even after I have to discipline her, she wants me to rock her. I know that the day is quickly approaching that she'll get mad at me and want to be in her room, alone. The day is coming that I will embarrass her. She'll think I'm old fashioned in my ideas and beliefs. I know it will come. And that is why I cherish today. My prayer is that our relationship will always be special and that it will be an example to other families of how parent/child relationships can be. But the fact is, she will still have moments that she won't need me. And that's okay. That's part of watching a child grow. I just want to always hold onto the way things are right now. Hugs and kisses in public are completely okay and welcomed. Just some of the good sides of having a 2 year old. There is nothing as great in life as being a mommy. i love it!