My daughter Sarah is very funny and very talkative. In fact, sometimes I wonder if she will ever stop. She feels it necessary to express EVERY thought that comes to her mind.
Now don't get me wrong, I'm not complaining. I love that she confides in me. I love that I always know what's going on with her. I love that we have such a strong bond and we can talk about ANYTHING. Sometimes, though, I really don't want to know EVERY SINGLE THOUGHT that she thinks.
I have been trying to get her to journal on a more regular basis. I've explained how it can help get all her thoughts out and by rereading them, she can sometimes see things from a different perspective. And some day she will love to go back and read them.
So today, while I was fixing dinner she went upstairs to write in her journal. Tonight when I was tucking her in, we talked for a few minutes and then she insisted that I read her journal entry. She had gotten upset about something today and wrote it in there but when I read it out loud she began to laugh. Really hard. She realized that what she was upset about was kind of silly. It really did give her a new perspective on things and so we spent the next FORTY FIVE MINUTES talking about how she was going to say, think and do things differently now that she had a new perspective.
I finally told her that perhaps Heavenly Father would like to hear some of those ideas. She liked that idea and I was able to leave her room.
I love her!!!
5 comments:
Haley also tells me every thought in her head. And if she does the same to you, I imagine it can make for some long days when Haley & Sarah are both there!
I really admire what a wonderful relationship you have with Sarah. You are amazing. You take the time to sit and listen to her. I have to admit, by the end of the day, I just want to kiss them goodnight and go on my way. You are a great example and you will reap the benefits of putting such wonderful time into your relationship with her.
Your daughter is so sweet. I hope that Noel and I have such a good relationship when she is that age.
I love Sarah!!!
The time you put into your relationship with your daughter will reap wonderful blessings throughout both your lives. Give yourself a big pat on the back, Melissa.
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