Conversations with a 2 year old

I am reminded daily how precious, genuine and innocent children really are. I have had a few conversations with Lilly recently that just melt my heart. I know I need to write these down before I forget them. So here are some of my favorites recently.

We have had conversations with Lilly recently about Christmas being Jesus' birthday and about Santa and presents. So I decided to ask a loaded question to Lilly not knowing what she would say. I asked her what she wanted Santa to bring her. Her response was "Applesauce." Maybe she was just hungry at the time I asked her but what an unexpected response. I guess she is going to be easy to buy for. :)

Everyday on our way home from school we pass by our church. Lilly LOVES going to church on Sunday's so she immediately recognizes the building.

Lilly: That's Church! Mommy church, Daddy church, Lilly church. I want to go church.
Me: Lilly we aren't going to church today, we are going to go home and see Daddy.
Lilly: Ok, bye church. I love you God.
She says this on a regular basis now but I think that the first time she said it I cried. My heart is so full of love for this child.

On Friday I was running on the treadmill and Lilly came into the room to have a quick conversation with me.

Lilly: Hi Mommy, You Runnin'?
Me: Yes honey (trying to catch my breath)
Lilly: You feel good?
Me: Yes baby.
Lilly: You need a napkin? (I'm guessing she saw I was sweating profusely.)
Me: yes, that would be great.
Lilly runs into the kitchen asks Robert for a napkin and returns to give it to me.
Lilly: Here Mommy. (hands me the napkin)
Me: Thanks Lilly that was very sweet of you.
Lilly: Welcome! you done runnin'?
Me: Almost
Lilly: Good Job Mommy! (starts clapping)

It amazes me how much she has learned in just two years and how observant she is. For her to know that I needed a towel to wipe my face and to offer to get me one is amazing. Robert and I are so lucky to have such a special, sweet and kind baby girl.

Christmas is approaching and I am reminded of all the gifts we have been blessed with in our lives. Family is so important to us and I can't wait to spend time with family this week. I leave you with a couple videos and photos from Lilly's school Christmas party. May this Christmas time be filled with Peace, Hope, Joy and LOVE.