I think my daughter may be OCD! When Daddy leaves in the morning, she has this list of things she has to do or say to him. If she misses something, I usually hear about it while I am in the shower and she comes in crying crocodile tears that she didn't tell Daddy goodbye, or that she loves him, or that she will see him later, or she didn't touch his face (cheeks), give him a kiss, or give him a hug. If any one of these things got missed it is the end of the world! Tonight, I said goodnight to her first and kissed her and all that, then it was Daddy's turn. I went downstairs to clean the kitchen, and when he came down he was told to tell me that she loves me.
So cute! But, oh my!!! What is this going to be like when she is older! I try to let her know that everything will be fine if we miss something. I remember doing the same things when I was little, but I finally had to tell myself, and keep telling myself, that God is in control and that He doesn't let things happen just because I took 2 steps to get somewhere instead of 3. I hope I can instill this into her as well.
Ah, parenting....
Amazing Grace....how sweet the sound!
16 years ago
