This has been Ava's favorite statement lately, and I am not sure how that makes me feel. She doesn't want to be held anymore like a baby and she wants to carry her own purse. It's all too much for me. Jeremy has said it before and I am feeling the same way, " I'm gonna this Ava." She may have times when she feels independent and wants to do things on her own and then there are days when she comes and wants to cuddle and love on us. She is in the stage of pretending and making voices. Everything is an exciting process for her. Ahh to be her age again , the only worries being if her sippy cup is full and if she has enough WordWorlds to last her for awhile. Having Ava has definitely helped us see how God sees us. Everytime we correct Ava or teach her a life lesson I feel God always whisper in my ear," that's what I would say to you." When I lift her up from falling, comfort her when she cries I hear God say ," Beloved this is how I care for you, this is my love for you." Having a kid definitely changes things in your life. Some see it like a cap on their independence and see it as they can;t do anything anymore. Other's embrace it with arms wide open and run full force with their kiddos. I am not going to lie I was definitely the first rather then the latter when we found out we were pregnant, but the life lessons I have learned with Ava have been totally worth it.
Sometimes as a parent you have those proud moments, when you see the fruit of your labor. Lately at church Ava has totally made me one proud momma. When we found out we were pregnant ( and i promise I wont always compare my situations to this ) Jeremy and I sat in class worried that we wouldn't be good parents. We worried that Ava wouldn't want to love Jesus like we did and wouldn't know what to do. We have been really blessed to have found a church that loves Jesus and allows Him to move regardless of the time or the schedule of life. Ava has seen us love on God and she has also felt the love of God in her and I believe our church has a lot to do with it. SO LSWO thank you :) at church yesterday we were singing a song and Ava held her turtle and had her little hand raised singing the song along with the others. It was the sweetest thing ever. I really feel she is being sincere and loves to love on Jesus. She makes me love on Jesus a little more after times like those.
The Alderetes definitely are preparing for a great summer. We feel God is up to something and we are preparing ourselves so we are ready for the unexpected and we are waiting on God. Jeremy has been having doors open for him in different ministries, I have been hearing from the Lord to go for the things that have been on my heart and we have been waiting with expectant hearts. Lets see where it take us. until then...
much love,
the alderetes
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