the hat.

it was the week of prayer at church last week. but, i am behind and doing it this week. yesterday was prayer for family. the 'consider' part of the prayer booklet was very encouraging. a snippet...

'psalm 127 tells us that God builds the house and watches over our families. when we forget this and build in our own strength, the psalmist says we are "laboring in vain." God doesn't want us to build our families in our own strength. instead, he grants us the grace to live out our family relationships in his power, according to his leading and his will.'

this is such a good reminder as matt and i start our family and as i spend every day with chloe. some days can be more challenging than others, but in those days i can't do it in my own strength. and i also try and remind myself that if she has a bad day it doesn't mean i have to too. i determine that, not her. speaking of, on those days she's cranky (and i may be impatient), i put on her owl hat and i can't be mad anymore.

because really, who can be mad at that face.

but, sometimes, she can get annoyed with me...and all the pictures i take.