Project 52:2

Motherhood is:

Learning the true meaning of having patience, LOTS of patience...

For those who know me well...Patience has never really been my strong suit. After having Amira and going through the "No mommy, I do myself " or " No mommy, I try"  I got a real good taste of how important it is to stop, breath in and slow down...easier said than done. But seeing Amira's desire to do things herself and her determination to not let me help her definitely gave me a sense of pride to see that my daughter at such a young age wanted to prove to not just herself but to us that she could do it herself. Sometimes it took a LONG time; but that girl kept at it until she got it.

Now with 2 little ones I am going through a whole new phase. Amira wants to be involved in EVERYTHING that has to do with Little Sister. Bath time takes twice as long, diaper changes do to and her favorite part is smothering Alaina in lotion after her bath. She wants to do what momy does...and I have to stop, breath in and slow down. I have to remind myself that this is a part of life and that in order for her to learn I have to involve her, let her feel like she in contributing, but I am always right there to make sure they are both ok. 

Patience is a virtue and I hope that my girls grow up seeing that mommy makes time to stop, breath in and slow down. 

xoxo 

Project 52:1

Motherhood is:

Getting to see how your bond as sisters flourishes...

Amira just turned 3 and Alaina is 5 months old, but even at such a young age I can already see the love between them. The way Alaina's face lights up as Amira comes into her line of sight. How Amira asks about Alaina as soon as she wakes up and shows concern when she hears her crying. How she runs to her and says "you aw smawt, you aw impotant".

Amira does not miss the opportunity to help during bath time...I recently pointed out to her that Alaina doesn't cry like she does when water gets on her face. She proceeded to tell me that "Baby sister was a good girl but that she was bad"...she said it like it didn't bother her one bit. All I could do was laugh!
I pray that the love between you both grows stronger, deeper and unconditional. That you can be "bes fwiends" like Amira says and that your lives are filled with pinkie promises, secrets, giggles, laughter and most of all happiness!
I can only hope that you two are as close as me and my sister (Tia Teresita) are. There is no greater feeling than knowing you always have a friend you can count on and will be there for you no matter what...isn't that what having siblings is really all about.

xoxo