The way Cami processes information can look very messy. I used to get upset because her room seemed to me a “disaster” on a constant basis.
I shudder to think I might have used that word aloud and shamed her for what it looks like when she soaks in life.
Two of my husband’s Facebook posts this week:
The remnants of my daughter at “play”: Bible open to Proverbs 17-18, thesaurus open to the w’s, colored pencils and a sketchbook, an empty snack bowl, and a half-read novel (taken this morning while she was still asleep).
Cami calls this display her “Self Portrait”. She had no idea I posted that other photo yesterday. Look closely and you’ll see a book of poetry she’s writing, a Latin and a German dictionary she’s reading for fun, a book about Scottish clans and their tartans, and some other little hidden gems. Look, I know I’m incredibly biased but I seriously have an amazing daughter. Takes my breath away sometimes.
When her daddy asked her why she had spread out the items on the floor, Cami said, “So I can get to everything I need.”
Never again will I complain about having to step over things in her bedroom floor. As long as there’s a path to the light and the window, I’m okay with it.
Breathing in grace for us all to be who we are,
Cassandra
Bless you for being/learning to be so flexible. We have a phrase here: Semper Gumby (always flexible). You are a good mom for Cassandra.
Thanks, Lucy. Those words are much needed around here!
And I LOVE the Semper Gumby! May we use that here also? It’s a perfect descriptor for our modus operandi, and one I need to remember to give myself permission for.
I love reading your post! I have absolutely fallen in love with your child and her sweet soul. Your wisdom and her insight is such an encouragement to me as a mommy. Every time I see something amazing that Cami has done I am cheering… “Go Team Cami, Get thee behind her Satan.”
Thanks, Melanie! I’ve never thought of us as “Team Cami,” but that’s exactly what we are! Thanks for those sweet words. You’re an encouragement to me!