one month.

the innocence of each day has quickly passed into a month. how fast it goes. the squishy rolls under her chin tell me she's growing. the bright alertness in her eyes tells me she's learning. the quietness as she sleeps tells me she's dreaming.

as a mommy, i am growing. learning. dreaming right along with her. every day has offered something that has enriched my character in every role i play. as a mama. wife. a woman. i need to constantly be aware of the lessons around me. to make me a better 'who i am.' there is always something bigger and better to become. in my imperfections, and there are plenty, God has offered His holiness to partake of. a well where i can be refreshed. rejuvenated. to drink plenty. and i know how it feels to be dehydrated. i can't function without my {living} water. so...i am growing, learning and dreaming. in different aspects than my 'fresh-from-God' newborn. i am being instructed to better instruct my girls when the time comes. to be that better me. for me. for them. for Him. ultimately...for Him. always.

j says: "miley is really, really, really special."

i say: "yes she is. just like jessa."

and that sums up our month.