As we scurry around the house preparing for our vacation to the Oregon Coast, I love that my "prissy" little Victoria has absolutely no problem turning on the "tomboy". I do love the beautiful little girl things; the singing, prancing, frilly dresses, purses, "clicky" shoes, etc. But I also enjoy watching her run past a group of boys with a football in her hand laughing hysterically because she just scored a touchdown on them. I love watching her follow her Daddy up a hill on her four-wheeler. I love watching her enjoy all that life gives her, whether it is a "Fancy, Nancy" birthday party, a good time of playing church in her bedroom, or a yard full of boys that want to play football. It was hilarious watching her Saturday evening play football on the trampoline with a group of boys. She had no problem tackling, breaking tackles and running over them like they were the road. It totally made my friend laugh. She had always seen Victoria in her "church" clothes, hair done with her coordinating purse in hand...looking as prim and proper as ever. Oh, girls are so much fun....I remember the day we found out we were having a girl. The anticipation was killing Phil's parents and as we walked in the house this was the conversation:
Phil: Well, I got myself another riding partner.
Mom: Oh, another boy. Logan will love having a brother!! (of course, she desperately wanted it to be a girl, but she would NEVER show any disappointment)
Phil: No. It's a girl riding partner!!
I was just reading the blog I wrote before her 6th birthday. In some ways it seems like yesterday and in other ways it seems like a lifetime ago. Time has gone so fast this year with all our "family" changes, that I can't believe it is this time again. So much has changed for Victoria this year. The amazing thing is that she has become such a bright, confident, social little girl. As I watched her play with the church kids today, I was reminded that she is truly the "socialite" of the family. She is so happy to be with people and enjoy them. She is our child that would be out and about constantly if we let her. She truly is just as happy without us as she is with us. With her sweet disposition, she has stole the hearts of several people in our church. Again, the "socializing" stigma of home schooled kids cracks me up. As she prayed her heart out at church Sunday night, I was once again overcome with a thankfulness that she loves God. She has always had a tender heart towards Him and I often wonder what great things God has in store for her. I pray her heart will always be drawn to Him. So, as I get ready to put her to bed one last time as a six year old, I get tears in my eyes and pray that He will watch over her and protect her this next year and for the years to come.
Sleep good, sweet Victoria for tomorrow you will be "7 on the 7th!!"
2 comments:
First of all Dawn you have such a gifted talent for writing this blog. Brings tears to my eyes soooo many times. This one too. Happy Happy Bday Victoria. She is as prim n proper girly girl as her name!! Such a wonderful girl. Love her to pieces. I remember how thrilled Mom Swank was when she found out she would get a granddaughter!! You and Phil have done an amazing job raising your children and shall be blessed eternally.
I will admit I am one of those that you were talking about...I love her!
Post a Comment