dedications and baptisms tomorrow

I get to be a part of 3 dedications and 4 infant baptisms tomorrow.  i don’t know what it is, but lately I have been getting so excited about this event for families. It is such a special and meaningful time.  I think as parenting gets more challenging, moving from caring for a baby to caring for a toddler who needs rules, boundaries, guidelines, discipline, and knowledge of God’s love for him, I realize the importance of having people around me, advising and supporting me.  It’s very important to have help during the first year with food, and advice on health, and care for a baby, but the type of support needed for dealing with tantrums, and independent will, and teaching young children how to love others and love God iss differen than that first year.  I obviously dont’ have older kids, but I think it is this way for all different stages.  can’t wait ’til the teenage years…oh boy. but i am thankful for the people in my life who have helped corey and i and inspired us to strive for excellence in our parenting- thank you.

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