But I Don't Want to be a Big Girl!

With her head buried in my shoulder as she sobbed, I felt her little tears trailing down my arm. 

As the Mommy, it was bad enough (in the best way possible) that our youngest baby just turned 6 years old. Must we add insult to injury and discover not one but TWO loose teeth? 

"But I don't want to be a big girl," she sobbed. "I just don't want to be a big girl! When will this be over?" 

I hear ya, sistuh. 

There are times when I just don't want to be a big girl! 

 There are times when I wish my biggest concerns in life are if the Tooth Fairy will come or where my princess crown is hiding.

 There are times when I wish my biggest decisions in life are which swimsuit to wear to the pool or which headband best matches my outfit.  

There are plenty of times when I, too, want to sob..."When will this be over???" 

You, too?  Umhmm. That's what I thought.

The good news is that whatever is going on in my life or yours, it's ok to tell Father that you just don't want to be a big girl. 

Just like my little Princess did today upon the startling discovery of her first two loose teeth, you can crawl into Father's lap and let Him shelter and comfort you. 

He'll rock you while you cry. 

He'll whisper that it will be ok...that you won't ever be alone. 

He'll wipe away your tears. 

He'll tell you the "teeth still have to come out", but that He'll be with you every step of the way and you can trust Him. 

And He'll sing a sweet song over you until you feel His peace once more.

And you'll joyfully return to Big Girlhood with renewed hope and faith and confidence only found in Him. 

Now...where's my crown...?