Okay. Obviously the last post gave just a taste of insight into the power struggle going on in our house at this stage in Julia's life.
I admit... it has been rough lately with her.
Have you ever had a thought.. and simultaneously as you speak it, the other person says something else? Those moments can be funny, awkward, or perfectly classic. This morning Julia and I had a moment... that I thought summed up where we are at perfectly.
We were having a 'pouty face stare off'... and I finally shifted to a smile... as did she. I scooped her up into my arms, hugging her, and said "You are such a little independant thing...." while at the same time, hugging me tightly, she said "I think I'm gonna marry myself."
At this point, I think so too. :-)
2 comments:
I've never had a stare-off with my kids. That must be a girl thing. :)
And how did she think of marrying herself? That's soooo funny! I sometimes want an insight into their little minds. Where do they come up with these things?
Hang in there, that independance will serve her so well as she grows into a woman. She reminds me so much of Vanessa at that age. Independance comes from being secure that you are loved. You two have a great relationship and I will share with you that it only gets better! It is such a blast to have a daughter who is an adult now and the progression of our relationship from authority figure to mentor to friend. Wow! What a blessing. God is way better to us than we deserve!
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