Childish Joys

J.C. Ryle says under "Directive 2":

"Train up your child with all tenderness, affection, and patience. I do not mean that you are to spoil him, but I do mean that you should let him see that you love him. Love should be the silver thread that runs through all your conduct. Kindness, gentleness, long-suffering, forbearance, patience, sympathy, a willingness to enter into childish troubles, a readiness to take part in childish joys -- these are the cords by which a child may be led most easily -- these are the clues you must follow if you would find the way to his heart."

Just thought you would enjoy (and get a good laugh!) a glimps into the "childish joys" of a daughter (Grace) who is determined to have "babies" in our house one way or another!:)

P.S. That picture was taken last night...and today, as soon as school was over, she had them all dressed up again and was playing "mommy". When the boys were crawling (yes, crawling) around the house I teasingly told Grace that she was crazy! Her reply was precious..."No, I am actually having fun. This is what I want my life to be when I grow up." :)