Tim was drawing out an observation about Justus for our older three to ponder. Basically noting the fact that not long ago, he was a happy baby who only fussed when he needed something -food, drink, a diaper change. But now Justus is driven by a much greater force...want. And because of this wanting, he can be one fussy baby.
His new thing (besides trying to walk backwards- hugely entertaining) is to come running toward me, arms straight up, crying, "uh...uh...uh." Desperation in every step. I grab him up into my arms and immediately those chubby little hands stretch out for something else. "I want you! I want you! I want you! I want something else!" It seems for a moment that his greatest longing is to be wrapped up in the tender embrace of a loving parent. Turns out the spoon on the counter top is just as satisfying. And even though I try to snuggle, and squeeze, and kiss him; he's way over it and ready to climb down with his spoon and conquer the world. sigh.
And there lies the "tell tale heart." The part where God uses my own child against me.
How many times have I done this to my Abba Daddy?
"I want you, God! I want you, God! I want you, God! Oooh, that's shiny. I want that!"
From desperate to distracted in two seconds flat. And maybe God is saying, "Okay, I can give you that but first let's just look at each other and giggle. Nuzzle in and let me love on you for just a minute." But I'm already twisting and squirming and doing the limp fish so I can slide out of His lap and out to conquer the world. sigh.
I imagine God saying, "I love that kid, but she can be one fussy baby."
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oh dear. i'm guilty.
how do you do it? you and robby both. he's always turning something into an illustration. thanks for this one! :)
Hi Amy, this is the first time I have read your blog and just like your speaking, God uses your words to reach into my heart. Thanks so much for writing it down. --Jamie King
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