so it's been a while...

...my bad! My daughters are growing up, and it's been a little too fast if you ask me. Maybe I've brought it on myself. I know, I know...kids are going to grow up no matter what, but maybe I've secretly encouraged it. I've noticed that Meredith and Mikayla go through phases of things I can't wait for them to be able to do. Allow me to explain. When they were on formula, I couldn't wait for them to drink milk because it's cheaper. When they were in diapers, I couldn't wait for them to go to potty and put on pull-ups and big girl panties. When they were eating rice cereal, I couldn't wait for them to be able to feed themselves (I would like to take that one back, because the mess has become much bigger). There's a natural progression and the end result is me having to to less (I'm so lazy).

Now we're at the next level. I can't wait for the girls to go number two and wipe themselves. I've been wiping little girl booties for the past three years and I'm ready for a break. As much as I don't want them to grow up, I'm ready for this next step and then I'll stop. I've said that a lot...it's like I'm never satisfied.

I wish I had that "never satisfied" attitude everyday in my walk with Christ. I know I'm fully satisfied in Christ, but I don't strive for more. Sometimes I feel like I've reached the pinnacle and I've become complacent. I forget that I need to keep growing and keep moving. Isn't this what sanctification is all about. The process of becoming more like Christ...the growing up into the head which is Christ.

I'm glad my girls didn't get to the pull-up stage and decide...this is it...I'm done...I don't have to go to potty 'cause I got the bag thing that catches it all. Sure it gets a little mushy and that's a little uncomfortable, but I got my dad to wipe it off and put another poop catcher on me (I'm guessing that's what they would name it instead of a pull-up or diaper). I'm so very grateful we showed them there was a another step.

I need to continually remind myself that I haven't attained the prize yet. I haven't reached the end...I've still got a way to go.

I'm guessing the story may be the same for you...