To know a “spirited” child is to know extreme highs and lows in another person. To parent a “strong-willed” child is to continuously stand at the receiving end of these changing emotions, mostly dumbfounded.
Sometimes we walk away, hands thrown up in the air, no guesses.
I can’t help you, I wish I could.
She gets over it, comes over and kisses a knee or your hand, says something akin to sorry, pats you softly with a dimpled little hand.
In this photo she is thrilled for two reasons.
1.She is carrying a little purse,
2. and she just got to feel the water coming out of the gutter…
I have known her for a thousand years
and every day I get to meet her again for the first time.
Happy weekend, friends.
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Yes! Yes! Yes! And wouldn’t carrying a little purse put a smile on anyone’s face?
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I have this child. She’s ten. Spirited and passionate and strong willed. Big energy for life.
I love those qualities in her. I believe they will serve her well.
However, sometimes, for now, I just take a lot of deep breaths.
That photo is a pure giggle. Made me smile.
-Angie
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if i were her, i would be thrilled about that bunny on the front of my top, too. so adorable!
thanks for the smile!
So so cute. I know it.
Steph
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Pure joy! the crinkled nose says it all.
Precious!
I love the joy of small things. All those small things really add up to a joyful life.
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Yes! I completely get this and this…”I have known her for a thousand years
and every day I get to meet her again for the first time.”…is exactly how I feel about my daughter.
Oh my gosh, how cute is your daughter?! Joy, indeed.
How have I not been here already? I’m so glad we were introduced.
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My niece is a spirited child and very willful. She insists she will learn the hard way. But with that comes incredible kindness and creativity and a unique skilled mind.
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