Difficult At Times

I found Maddie like this a couple of days ago. 

 

We had 7 "babysitting kids" here and she was sitting on the couch by herself.

After I took this picture, I sat down beside her and asked how she was.  She quickly climbed into my lap and held onto me. 

Are you OK?, I asked.

She just held on tighter.

Are you having a hard time sharing all your things today?

 

I knew she was...

There are just days when it is hard to have 7 other kids playing with all your stuff.

 

I snuggled her tighter and whispered into her ear how proud I was that she was kind and willing to share with her friends!  She pulled back a minute and starred at me, then grabbed my neck even tighter!

 

"I'm sure it is hard, but Jesus is proud of you too.  You can show Jesus to your friends, by sharing and being kind to them!

It may not be easy, but you can do it!"

 

We hugged one more time, before she climbed down and went back to her play!

 

Think about it, not many 3 year olds would be thrilled to have 7 kids going through all their toys, coloring books, books, games, etc. day in and day out!  She makes me proud, even on the difficult days!