*picture of Charis when she was around 2 years old.I'm becoming more and more acutely aware of how fast my little girls are growing up. There are days where I'm positive that they've matured more than their allotted daily amount.
Take, for instance, the other day. Selah wanted to play "stories". This is a game that they've played for a while now. a game where they make up a story and play-act it out.
But Charis made sure to make one thing clear: "I don't play stories anymore."
Me: How come?
Charis: Because I don't. People change when they get older. And I. have. changed.
Well La Ti.
Of course, this new-found rule is null and void if the story has anything to do with marriage...
Charis: I don't know who the Lord has for me as a husband. but I told him that I want him to be handsome and kind. Like Daddy. ...and strong.
So precious. Though I have to wonder...does the little "strong" addendum mean that she thinks being strong is UNlike Daddy?
Time to hit the gym, Jet. *laughing*
But even though she talks of marriage often, I have to wonder how she interprets it, you know? What exactly does she think it means?
Though she's starting to give me small glimpses as to her thoughts on the subject...
Charis: "Do you hug Daddy?"
Me: Yes
Charis: Every night?
Me: Uh-huh.
Selah (interjecting from her side of the room): They do! I know...I've seen them!
Charis (after pausing and staring off into the distance asks): Well, do you kiss him?
Me (wondering where this was actually headed): Yes.
Charis: Every night?
Me: Uh...yeah.
Charis: Well, will you do it tonight?!
Me (smiling the biggest smile, trying not to laugh outright): "Um. Probably?"
I'm not sure how the conversation ended. though I think it pretty much stopped there. ThanktheLord.
She's 6! She seems so little to me. But then again, I think back to my 6 year old status, and I remember feeling So big.
I remember feeling like I knew "so much" about things I'm not ready to discuss with her yet.
Is it just me or has Charis grown up on me?!! All in the span of a week and a half.
Be forewarned. One of my next post may very well include The Big Question Exchange. the one where she asks "Exactly how babies get in a mommy's belly".
Starting. to. hyperventilate. Must. go. lay. down.
