Slowly but surely independence has been creeping up in Grey's little life. He sure is loving it. Most things he wants to be independent with are really really fun. Things like blowing the bubbles himself, eating with a fork and spoon, doing puzzles, "reading" books, buckling himself in the carseat, putting his socks and shoes on, putting mommy's socks and shoes on, etc. Then there are things that aren't so fun and we begin to have a battle of the wills. In this case Mommy and Daddy win every time simply because we are his Mommy and Daddy. He is the child and we are the parents. It's a concept he has to learn now. It's funny how at such a young age, children can be so defiant. They know EXACTLY what they are doing and choosing to do the wrong thing. With defiance comes punishment. Can you tell we've been dealing with discipline?! We are learning as we go and are seeking the Lord's will all the way because we don't know what we're doing. I am so glad He has chosen to lend us Grey while we are still on Earth. Even in the times that call for discipline.
Anyhow, here are some fun things that actually caught a picture of Grey doing all by himself.
His new booster seat that he considers himself "the man" when he's in it
reading about elmo
eating a whole banana (not chopped up)
hanging all by himself
and this was just cute. he's kissing the turtle
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ReplyDeleteAwww so cute and so awesome you and Matthew know what you're doing by following what God would have us do in discipling our children! We all make mistakes, but at least we are doing what's best by allowing God to lead us! It gets so much harder when you have more so it's so good that he's learning now! Oh man, they grow up too fast!
ReplyDeleteMegs- I absolutely love these pics!!! Thanks for posting them so that I can keep up with grey from 7 hours away!
ReplyDeleteHe looks so adorable!!!
ReplyDeleteYep, I remember those days of independence with our kids.... Heck I even remember them with you!
: ) You were so cute though! : )
One of my all time favorite books on parenting is "Shepherding A Child's Heart"....
You are doing an AWESOME job!
Love you,
Aunt Julie