our ever cautious, very ar-ti-cu-late (he pronounces every syllable!) child has entered a new phase...
one I expected a little earlier in life (say, when he was a two-year-old)...
but it is happening now
he is pushing against the boundaries
pushing hard
exploring the world with a little less caution
and finding himself at the receiving end of a little more discipline
fighting bedtime routine
fighting morning routine
not always telling the truth (oh, help me!!!)
trying to find out what will happen when he pours his entire glass of milk into our water purifier
and spills half of the milk across the living room rug
but, he is my Austin...
and my heart smiles that instead of crying over spilt milk tonight
he just called out
"Mom, stay right where you are. Do not come in the living room!!!"
and when I walked in and gasped at the mess
he just said,
"Mom, I warned you. I knew you wouldn't want to see this."
And as I collapse into bed at the end of this day being "mom"
I realize that I have the most difficult job assignment...
praying over
and shepherding this precious boy's heart
helping him become all that God intended for him to be
for in the midst of all the pushing he seems to be doing lately
he is my absolute delight and joy
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