My sweet June Bailee Johnson. For the past four years, she has filled my life with love and laughter. The things that I admire most in June are the same things that try my patience and leave me exhausted at the end of each day. In a word, she is intense. She is a deep thinker, an insightful soul, she has a stronger will than anyone I have ever known, and cannot be detoured from accomplishing anything she sets her mind to doing. She has quietly watched, absorbed, and successfully learned how to do things that I would never expect a four-year-old to be able to do - reading and writing words, spending over an hour to finish a difficult puzzle, even giving me an accurate and thorough medical examination. My favorite part of motherhood is watching my children discover elements of the world around them for the first time. June is constantly in discovery mode, and I have the joy of witnessing her new discoveries every day. I remember laying in bed with baby June by my side when she was one week old. I was having a good cry. Maybe it was the hormones, maybe it was the lack of sleep, but I was sad because I didn't want her to grow up. My cry was futile. The past four years have flown by, but they have changed my mind. Helping my little Junafish learn, grow, and become a beautiful person is the greatest blessing any mother could ask for. I love you June, and I'm so glad Heavenly Father sent you to our family!
Wednesday, April 23, 2008
Little Junie Johnson
My sweet June Bailee Johnson. For the past four years, she has filled my life with love and laughter. The things that I admire most in June are the same things that try my patience and leave me exhausted at the end of each day. In a word, she is intense. She is a deep thinker, an insightful soul, she has a stronger will than anyone I have ever known, and cannot be detoured from accomplishing anything she sets her mind to doing. She has quietly watched, absorbed, and successfully learned how to do things that I would never expect a four-year-old to be able to do - reading and writing words, spending over an hour to finish a difficult puzzle, even giving me an accurate and thorough medical examination. My favorite part of motherhood is watching my children discover elements of the world around them for the first time. June is constantly in discovery mode, and I have the joy of witnessing her new discoveries every day. I remember laying in bed with baby June by my side when she was one week old. I was having a good cry. Maybe it was the hormones, maybe it was the lack of sleep, but I was sad because I didn't want her to grow up. My cry was futile. The past four years have flown by, but they have changed my mind. Helping my little Junafish learn, grow, and become a beautiful person is the greatest blessing any mother could ask for. I love you June, and I'm so glad Heavenly Father sent you to our family!
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So, I have the cutest nieces ever. These blog entries are proof of that. Junie looks beautiful, and Winnie is the cutest dang thing I've ever seen. I cracked up watching her sing. I'm so glad you shared these with us. Caulder made a request, though. He wants to hear June sing, too. So tell her to make her musical debut on the blog for her cousin's sake!
What a beautiful tribute to your wonderful daughter. I wanted to cry, because as a mother, I feel the same wasy about my babies growing up. Time happens and the best way to get used to it is by embraseing it. You are such a good little mommy!
that pic. is so beautiful! I am teary just from reading that post!
Hey Jess! The kids look like they are doin good. Hope everything is workin out. Hey i am havin a layers party. If you are interested go to layersclothing.com. if there is something you think is to much call me because almost everything is on sale.The have way cute stuff. See if you sister in law wants anything too. Well we miss you guys. Keep in touch!
Okay so I totally cried reading your post!! My little 4 yr old tries my patience every single day, but at the end of the day it really is a blessing to observe these little guys/girls learning and discovering things around them!! Thanks for reminding me!!
Oh... how sweet! Your such a great mom, and June is so lucky to have you! This makes me want to cry, because I know how you feel! (you just say it a lot better than I ever could)
Jill
Jecca...
To answer your questions from my blog. You just adjust with every kid. We knew after we had our third that we wanted a big family (we actually planned on being done at three..haha)it all just seems to come together. It is a little crazy I have to admit. Some days you think ...I could have 10. Others you think... and I did this to myself on purpose! I will have to say there are WAY more great days then crazy ones.
I went to school for interior design and now I am getting a degree in photography with a minor in sociology. Adam is in pre med with minors in chem and religious studies. I am actually waitng to see how it all comes together after the baby. Adam's sched. picks up to 16 credits in the summer and 18 in the fall. So, with both of us is school him shadowing and studying for the MCATS it should be very interesting. You will probably start seeing posts highlighting my mental break down:) But, it is an exciting adventure and I can wait to see what will lie ahead. I think the trick for me is taking one day at a time.
She is beautiful. Every child deserves to have a mother that adores her children the way that you do.
If my tears ruin my laptop you're in deep trouble!! Just kiddin' jess. Love your post- thanks for sharing.
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