Bathtime

Tonight during the bath Lulu played happily, as usual, with the foam letters, Coral her mermaid, ( her prize from her last trip to the doctor to get shots) her books, and the trusty pink elephant.  She talks and babbles along as I wash her hair and rinse her off.  Tonight, however, she was especially smiley, and kept looking at her Daddy and giggling because she wanted him to laugh at her silliness. It is such an important bond they have, and she lights up when she sees him!  She wants him to be proud of her even as she splashes and blows bubbles in the bath. It is important to have his approval! She is so blessed, though she has yet to comprehend how much. She has a wonderful loving Daddy, who protects her although he is not perfect, he is a wonderful example of her heavenly Daddy!  As I watch her seek Rich's approval, it reminds me of the approval I seek from my heavenly Daddy, and how much I love to feel His presence near me each day!  As Lulu grows, she will come to know our Abba, as a loving caring Daddy just like her earthly one, and I pray she seeks His approval, just like she does her earthly Daddy now all the days of her life!