"All Better?"

For the past several weeks we have been able to solve a lot of problems and soothe a lot of Kate's concerns by saying, "all better!" She has really taken to this phrase and now uses it on a regular basis, whether it be spills and accidents, owies, or otherwise. She always says it in question form with her head cocked slightly to the side, eye-brows raised and eyes wide. And we always answer enthusiastically, "yep! all better!" It has been a great way to get through some of her toddler crises.

Tonight she didn't go down to bed very easily, so I succumbed and gave her something to eat before trying again. Finally, I was able to take her to her room, read her some stories and sit in the rocker with her. She has been wanting me to sing songs to her lately, which I don't mind because I think it is so sweet and it gives me a chance to snuggle her-and I know those days are numbered and will be gone before I know it. So tonight, I started sing a song and a short way into it, she started saying what sounded like "got? got?" It took me a minute and then I realized she was asking me to sing "I am A Child of God" (since that's one I always sing to her). Once the light bulb turned on I said, "oh, you want me to sing I am A Child of God?" and she said, "mmhmm". How cool is that, right? So, I started singing it and soon enough Kate joined in too, singing the little bits and pieces that she has picked up. I loved it! Definitely another great moment in my mommy book. So, the point I am trying to make is that after having such a lousy weekend, Kate made things "all better" for mommy by helping me to enjoy the great blessings I have in front of me right now. I know that if for some reason Katelyn was the only child we ever got to have, that I would be blessed beyond measure. I know it's important to be happy with what you have right now and know that God will take care of the rest.