Andi Gayle Grace

Today is Andi's 6 month birthday. (And marks the end of a 2 month period of me not blogging- busy times!)

Andi is an engaging, sitting up, smiling, excitable, grunting and growling girl with two teeth. These are 6 things I've learned with and from her in each of the last 6 months.

1- Having two kids excites me. Andi enlarged my enjoyment of being a parent. Sibling relationships are a passion of mine.

2- Sleep is overrated. I can survive and even thrive most days on an interuppted night's sleep.

3- Smiling directly at a stranger of any age can brighten their day.

4- People are the most fun things to play with. Andi loves to engage others- I am learning to take time to indulge her by offering her my undivided attention. However- I think Elijah is her favorite.

5- It is never worth sacrificing the safety of my children to get something done quickly or done at all.

6- Hugging, holding, singing, smiling, talking, and reading are great activities not only for Andi but for her mommy as well.

Thank you for teaching me Andi. I want to be an ever deliberate student of you, a steward of your spirit, and a knower of your heart.