*Rebekah has AMAZING "sneak skills." We think she might be a natural ninja -seriously! The girl can be so quiet and patient. (Side note: Her akido teacher thinks she has great potential as well.)
*Rebekah is an avid reader. She regularly reads chapter books, joke books, really any book she can get her hands on. And now I have to watch out on the computer as she will read over my shoulder - so no more typing things I am not wanting to tell her!
*Rebekah is the most HELPFUL 7-year-old I have ever known. Seriously, since the birth of her sister, Miriam, Rebekah has turned into a "little mamma" and I am so grateful.
--Duties include: (but not limited to)
1) Holding in her binky
2) Singing to her
3) Helping snap her clothes (especially pjs with a million snaps)
4) Giving her lots of hugs and kisses
5) Rocking her to calm her down
6) Putting her up on the changing table and undoing her diaper (putting a fresh one on is still a bit of a challenge as a wiggly baby makes getting the snappy right a little above her as yet)
Hopefully this will foster a great relationship between the two of them. (If nothing else, it keeps me sane and Miriam happy while teaching Rebekah responsiblity :)
*Rebekah is good with her brothers. She will get drinks for Paul (or keep him out of the bathroom or kitchen). She will also help "solve disputes" between Samuel and Jacob. She will play with any of them, although she prefers to play with Samuel best (as she can have the most entertaining imaginary play with him).
*Rebekah's favorite meal is meatballs and she has requested brownies for dessert today, but she really likes all sweets (cookies, cake, ice cream, etc).
*Even though Mom has tried to hinder this, Rebekah still REALLY likes princesses of all shapes and sizes. Her favorite is Cinderella, but she would not turn down anything to do with really any of them. Despite this, she is able to understand that just because something is "princess themed" it does not mean that is the best one of whatever it happens to be and that often a non-themed (or simply colored) item is often more cost effective and long lasting.
*Despite her reading ability, Math is Rebekah's favorite subject. She gets it easitly and she enjoys it a lot. She is also a good teacher to her brothers - very patient!
*Rebekah always scored highest in listening on those standard tests they take in school. When she wants to, she can be VERY perceptive. (good and bad - as she is a natural evesdropper!)
*And last and perhaps least, but what I find most entertaining: She is completely loyal. She always sides with Mom or defends Mom in arguments - even ones she is not invited into! Why she likes me so much is beyond me, but it does come in handy sometimes!
Ahh, my sweet little girl. You are truly one of my greatest blessings. May God continue to form you into a gentle, kind, and cheerful young lady!
Awww, what a sweet great post!!
ReplyDeleteYou are such a wonderful mama, and it sounds like you have an equally wonderful daughter.
Things like this make me look forward to when my Gemma-girl is this age (not that I'm wishing the years away, but you know what I mean).
THANKS for sharing!!