A few really encouraging and sweet things have happened this week in the context of some disobedience and discipline. I have been encouraged as God has shown me glimpses of His work in your heart.
On Valentines Day this week, you were making some poor choices throughout the afternoon and I was, perhaps more importantly, exhausted and not in a good mood. I felt ready to snap at all sorts of small things. When Daddy came home I went to pick up pizza and when I returned, I told you I was sorry I hadn't been more patient with you. You said that made you sad and when I asked why, you said, "because I was disobeying you and I didn't like that." I was so glad I had apologized to you because it opened the door for you to tell me how you were feeling and I was able to reassure you about how completely you were forgiven and loved.
Yesterday, you had a timeout in your room for jumping on the bed and encouraging Nora to do the same. The plan was to go outside in the backyard afterward and let you both play with your new bubble toys Daddy got you for Valentines Day. When the timer went off and timeout was done, you apologized and said you wanted to draw me a picture. You told me exactly what color markers you needed and had a detailed plan. You sat at the island coloring for quite awhile while Nora and I played outside with the bubbles. When you finished, you proudly showed me what you drew: a picture of me and a picture of you with numbers in all different colors. It's the first time you've drawn pictures of specific people (I'm the orange one and you're the blue one :). When I asked what gave you the idea, you said you were thinking about it during your timeout. It meant so much to me that after your disobedience and frustration passed, you wanted to draw a picture of us, instead of playing with your new bubbles, to show me that you love me. It's a keepsake for sure.
I love you!
Love,
Mommy
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