Too Fast

I took this picture of Caroline the other day when she got home from pre-school. It isn't the greatest quality of picture, but it simply reminds me that she is growing up way too fast. I stand and look at her and am in awe that she is this child the Lord has placed in our care and we have had her for three and a half years....where have those years gone? Does that make anyone else sad that their kids are growing up way too fast? It sure does make me sad. I am excited for her and for her future, but I want to keep her small and around the house for forever (well, not forever, but for now forever). I think of the times I may get frustrated or speak too quickly and I have been so convicted to seek forgiveness from her as soon as I realize that. I will write about a book I am reading that has been very helpful to me and my attitude on child-rearing and the purpose that God has set forth. So as I look at this little sweet face starting at me, I wonder, am I doing the best I can, not just the best I can but the best I can in the Lord? More on this tomorrow.....my heart is heavy on this.....both children actually, I just had a really grown up picture of Caroline, so she is the one that gets the main bulk of the post.....