Do you know what your love language is? Acts of service, words of affirmation, touch, gifts or quality time. . .I have decided that these are taught by our parents (and grandparents in Gracie's case. . .). Personally, I am words of affirmation; I believe this is because my family is very supportive (and verbal:)). Brey is Acts of Service; his mother was constantly doing things to show her love. . .cooking his favorite foods, washing/ironing/cleaning, reading or teaching him. They say a child needs all of the languages and does not develop a primary category until age five. I guess Gracie has developed here like she did with her vocabulary ~ way ahead of schedule! She is defiantly gifts! She loves to be surprised with a new little trinket. After coming home from a recent trip with her grandparents (she was loaded down with new "stuff" she convinced them she "needed") she commented they "really love me!" Of course I quickly explained that they really do love her, but not because of the "stuff". We are so grateful for the gifts, but more so the unconditional love. So what triggered this post? Gracie is blindfolding me and saying "Don't you peek!" and then saying "Surprise!". She is tickled when I open my eyes and see what she is holding. So amazing to watch her come in to her own. . .
Here is a link to the Love Languages quiz. So interresting. . .It really helped me understand Brey ~ even after many years of marriage! http://www.fivelovelanguages.com/
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