it all comes back around

I am learning so much about myself from being a mommy.

Today, I was talking to Paige about how I don't ever want her to try and be anybody but herself. That she is special because God made her and that I love her simply because she is my Paige.

This conversation was spurred on because she has been using "baby talk" for quite some time now. Not all of the time, but often and especially when she is uncomfortable or tired. Honestly, it's caused me great frustration and we haven't been able to nip it in the bud, yet.

So I've been thinking - perhaps she feels like she isn't as special because she's not the baby. Hudson gets so much attention when he talks cutely; why wouldn't she want to sound like him?

But it's gotten old.

So we talked and came up with a plan and now I'm praying that she will turn the corner.

It's such a struggle though isn't it? Being thankful for who and how God made us? I realized that as an adult, I still fight this. Generally I am happy with the person God created me to be, but it's so easy to compare.

Let's face it, there will ALWAYS be someone who does this or that better than me. Who dresses better, who is better looking, more organized, MUCH more creative, etc. etc. And if I find myself focusing on this - I become unhappy and discontent.

Which is why God says that those who compare themselves with others are not wise. (2 Cor. 10:12) He knows what He's talking about, I do believe.

Do you struggle with this too? If not, I will try really hard to not to become jealous of that fact! :)

Have a great day all!