10 things I love about Sweet Sydney

1.  The way she leans in for a kiss when she's in trouble - when Sydney and I are talking about why she's in trouble she'll lean in and pucker her lips just waiting for a kiss.  How can you resist that?  

2.  Her independence - yea, I realize later in life this may come back to bite me, but I just love how she wants to do everything herself.  She will say "I do it."  Whenever I see her having a hard time doing whatever it is she was doing, I'll ask her if she needs help...sometimes she says yes, sometimes she says no.  It feels good to know that we have instilled a confidence in her to know that she CAN do it, but to also know it's okay to ask for help.

3.  Her nurturing side - she got a lot of baby dolls for Christmas and they are her favorite thing to play with right now.  She walks them (in a baby stroller), swaddles them, rocks them, tries to change their diapers, and even gives them a bath by taking every wipe out of the box and washing their faces.  (I think she's getting ready to be a GREAT big sister!)

4.  Her love for church - Sydney gets so excited to go to church on Sunday.  Maybe it's because she gets to play with her BFF Madison but I hope it's also because she learns about Jesus.  As soon as she sees our church through the car window she yells "Sydney's church!"

5.  Her smile and laugh - maybe it's a little cliche but this girl has got the most amazing and contagious little smile.  You can't help but smile back at her.  (another way she tries to get herself out of being in trouble)

6.  The way she lights up when Daddy comes home from work - enough said...it's one of the sweetest parts of MY day too.  :)

7.  How she loves to read her Bible - every night before bed, we read one book and one story out of her children's Bible.  She never forgets that we read her Bible and I love that she's starting such a good "habit" at a young age.

8.  "Thank you much" - this one is fairly new.   Sydney has been learning about manners at school this month and her new thing is to say "Thank you much" instead of just plain ol' Thank You.  I like her version better.  :)

9.  Her pats on the back - When Sydney gives you a "big" hug now, she'll pat you on the back.  

10. Dancing - Sydney loves to dance.  She dances at home when we have music on and in the car while we're driving.  She always says "I dancin'!" as she bobbles her head from side to side.