Sticks and Stones and....Sneetches?

Well, thanks to this Dr. Seuss video Madi now knows the word stupid. It is a word I am certain I have said around her but it is definately something I don't want her to use. I mean I would rather her call someone an a-hole than stupid. Maybe it's just me but I think it's an awful word and hate the fact they put it in the cartoon. I know this is petty and she will learn plenty of awful words in no time but it's sad when they use them in cartoons like this. I try to monitor what she watches and I don't think it's a big enough deal to make her stop watching it either. I just hope she never uses it as a weapon on someone to hurt their feelings.

Madi's Prayer

As I have said in previous posts I have been struggling with some personal battles lately and I have come (hopefully) to terms with it. It's not a new epiphany I have recently had or anything like that, something I have been feeling all along. As a parent we say we would do ANYTHING for our children; die for them. So, I need to focus and realize I have had my carefree fun time in life and now it's more about her. Andy & I have had our party phase, honeymoon phase, travel phase, rock concert phase, working too much phase...you name it! Now it's family time. There are certain areas that I am not happy with and I'll be honest with you, it needs to be worked out.
(this is what I bet her prayer would sound like)

Dear lord Jesus,
Thank you for my home, clothing, food, family & health.
I pray Lord for a loving home with my Mom & my Dad together. For a place where I can feel safe, loved, grow & strive to be my very best. A place where birthdays and holidays are not split up between homes. A place where people do not raise their voices in anger but rather talk out their problems with respect. I pray that the stress of everyday life doesn't get in the way of our love for one another. I pray that my Dad will have confidence as our provider and leader. I pray that my Mom will become more independent but not to the point of not having enough time for me. I want my Mom to be happy and playful not sad and uptight. I pray that my Mom will be my friend as well as my parent and that I can always cry on my Daddy's shoulder. And And I know Lord that with your love and guidance all of the above is possible.
In Jesus name I pray, Amen.
After all isn't this what any child wants.
*This is only about MY situation I do not judge others for divorce etc...I am by no means a hypocrite*

Childhood is a journey...

not a race.

This is my daughter Madilyn Grace. She is 2 1/2 years old. She is not a doll, nor a princess, nor a trophy for me to show off. I rarely put her in fancy dresses that a 40 yr old woman would wear and try not to tell her she's pretty TOO much. She doesn't have her ears pierced and she's NOT about to wear any make-up. I don't want her to think her looks are top priority. I know she's beautiful inside and out. I want her to look and act her age. Childhood goes so fast, I want her to enjoy every moment of it. I want her to grow up knowing clothing and material things do not make a person.
She is shy, smart, funny, hyper, loving, onery, beautiful and a blessing.
She likes to run, jump, sing, dance and play.

This is my daughter Madilyn Grace...she's a 2 1/2 year old girl, and that's exactly what I want her to be.