Time marches on

Interesting conversations always seem to happen when the girls are sitting at the table waiting for breakfast or lunch to be served. Maybe because they are sitting quietly facing each other and civil conversation is their only option? Or because I'm not in the room and therefore they feel the freedom to try out their "adult" wings?

Who knows? But either way...here is what I heard yesterday as I was in the kitchen getting food ready.

Charis (4): "When I turn...." I hear whispered counting. "...22, then I'll be married to someone."

Selah (3): "Well, when I turn..." Again I hear what I can only assume is whispered counting. "...FIVE, I'll go to the store by myself."

I love how their minds work. I love how different they are. I love how this little conversation shows Charis's innate desire and ability to relate to and love someone...and Selah's leaning towards wanting to be independent.

But I have to say I'm always soooo shocked how early little girls start thinking about marriage and independence!! Because this is NOT the first time that Charis has mentioned marriage...wondering WHO she'll marry...WHERE they'll live...what her relationship with us will be like. To me she seems so young. But I guess I remember those days of being 4 years old...

*big sigh*

My little girls are growing up. Way too fast.