Brooklyn Bird

As a mom to two little girls—2 years old and 2 weeks old—this has been on my mind a lot.

When I’m nursing my newborn and my toddler wants attention, it’s tempting to direct her toward puzzles, books, and toys.

But one time, right when the toddler wanted me, the newborn had an explosive spit up 😵 And instead of “Go play with your puzzles,” I blurted out, “Can you go get me a towel?”

My toddler jumped into action. She ran across the house, grabbed a towel, and ran back as fast as she could.

And it hit me: she isn’t asking to be entertained. She’s asking to be involved.

She doesn’t really care what the activity is, as long as we’re working together on the same team.

I think I knew this truth already, but it’s been special to relearn it as a new mom of two.

Our kids are amazing. Sometimes they just need us to give them an outlet to show it off 💁🏼‍♀️

I think this is why Jesus said to Simon and Andrew, “follow me.” Not “keep playing in your fishing boats and stay out of my way.”

I’m striving every day to lead like He does.

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