Carversations: Is God coming today?

Another special moment with Rosi today - our CARversation:

ROSI:  Is God coming today?

MAMA: I don't know.

ROSI:  Well,  God came to our house yesterday morning.  I hope he comes today too. 

MAMA: God is always with you, Rosi

ROSI: Yeah, if he comes. I am going to get a washcloth for him, so he can wipe his blood.  A washcloth fwom your bathwoom, Momma. 

MAMA: Aww,  that is so nice Rosi.

ROSI: Yeah, and he can sit next to me while I eat my wunch.  But, I hafta make sure I don't squueash him, because he could bleed again.

MAMA: Uh, okay.

ROSI:  You can sit with us too.    Did you know that Jesus rides in boats?  He wears white.

MAMA: Yes,  Jesus walked on water too. 

ROSI:  Yeah,  dats amazing, huh Mama?

MAMA: Yes, it is darling.  You are learning lots about Jesus.

ROSI:  Yep.  (thinking mode)

ROSI:  I want to invite Jesus to my bwirthday?  K, mama?

MAMA: Okay Rosi. 

Unto the Lord

The best way to make homemaking a joyous task is to offer it as unto the Lord; the only way to avoid the drudgery in such mundane tasks is to bathe the tasks with prayer and catch a vision of the divine challenge in making and nurturing a home.

Quirky Inspiration

Funny how I can enter another person's home and be inspired to go home to my own and clean, organize, decorate.

It was just a few days ago, that I pondered about that.  I find myself doing that often.  I go over to people's homes and look around -- not snooping (though, I admit I have done that before).  When I am at these homes -either be in conversation with a friend, dropping in for a moment to pick something up, or spending in afternoon there - I find myself looking around at their house.  And for the most part,  I start having thoughts running through my head about ideas to do in my own home.

For example,  I had a friend that had a turquoise blue wall. I LOVED that.  So, I imagined an orange wall in my own home --my kitchen!!  Or a turquoise blue wall in my living room!

In another person's home,  I saw that she had scriptures hung in frames throughout her home.  I was inspired.

I remember going to someone's home to bring them a meal.  Their mom was there helping with laundry.  I walked in to a fresh smelling clean house.  It actually inspired and motivated me to go to my own home to try and grasp that same fresh clean smell in my house. 

And, I remember being at a friend's house that was a disaster. Laundry spilled everywhere, dirty dishes piled in the sink, cobwebs on the corners of the walls, dust built up on the ceiling fans -- This atmosphere -- made me feel so at home!   Because, I could relate to them!  And, inspired me to go clean my house too.

Funny, huh?
Well, I guess that inspiration and motivation can come from all sorts of places and situations.  Do you have any quirky ways that might inspire you?

CAR-VERSATIONS: A What???

Kids say the darndest things!   Somedays I am amazed at the "randomness" that takes place in our van.  Things that must be strewing through their little brains....

I would say "Golly, it would be nice to be inside their heads knowing what they are thinking"  BUT, reality is that they SAY what they are thinking almost 99% of the time! :)  I don't have to crawl in to know ....I can just sit back behind the wheel in my van and listen to those thoughts spewing from their little mouths.

Here are Rosi's thoughts today....

ROSI:   MOOOM! There is a spider up my nose!

ME: Uhhh...

ROSI:  MOM! There is a spider up my nose! (more empathetic this time around- because Mom wasn't quite responding correctly the first announcement)

ME:  Well, Rosi how did that Spider get there?

ROSI:  It climbed the tiny little stairs. (giggle)

ME:   Climbed tiny little stairs into your nose.

ROSI:   Yep and a Squito (mosquito) too!

ME:  Really? Well, why is the spider up your nose?

ROSI:  He is cutting my tounge.

ME:  Oh, ouch.

ROSI:  Iz Otay... He's nice spider.

ME:  Oh, phew.  I was worried Rosi.

ROSI: (Giggle)

Pity Party -- You are invited, Please RSVP

Okay it has started and I have about 4 months left before I can drink a glass of water again without feeling the pain...

HEART BURN

What can I do about it? Not eat? Well, that is not an option...because, uh, I have to eat. But, I tell you even drinking water makes me burn.

Yes, I am complaining. Yes, I am having a pity party....even if I am the only one who RSVP to this event...it is still a party where I am showering myself in pity.

What could bring about such a crazy idea?

Um, I am pregnant. Nuff said for why....

I can feel that burning sensation inside me, and it's really so distracting.

I have no appetite to eat anything. Annoying burning sensation in the chest and throat with some sour and acidic taste in my mouth....

So, if you are pregnant and want to join in the pity party...or maybe just a mom that needs to have some pity showered on them because potty training a two year is just about as debilitating, or your throat is sore from yelling at the kids all day and your head hurts from high pitch shrieking noises...join in the, uh, fun?

Oh, I hate peeing all the time too...

NOTEWORTHY:
I’m suffering from debilitating mood swings. I really do like being pregnant. I really do like my kids. I really do not yell at my kids all day long. But, potty training is not fun for me, no matter what and I will still have a pity party for that any day of the year.

Reformation of Life (Resolutions 2010)

...when contemplating the New Year, we should make a resolution against New Year Resolutions, and, instead, strive for reformation of life.

I read this quote from A PuritansMind in regards to The Resolutions of Jonathan Edwards and it really made me rethink how I approach the New Year. I was really caught by the words "reformation of life"... the words reforming/transforming illuminated my thoughts and this Bible verse from 1 Corinthians came to my mind.

“And we, who with unveiled faces all reflect the Lord’s glory, are being transformed into His likeness with ever-increasing glory which comes from the Lord, who is the Spirit” (1 Corinthians 3:18)

I am a work in progress. As God's image takes shape in me, I will see God's power as I confront sin. Transformation begins... The Lord blesses our daily living as we make decisions. We become holier, wiser, and more loving as we seek to reach souls for Jesus. I cannot transform myself through my own works...I will never be able to give my life as a living sacrifice through my own will power or out of a sense of duty. I must be transformed from the inside out and this is only possible through the inward transformation of my beliefs. Transformation is completely by grace through faith alone. What I believe and what I am convinced of will end up determining all that I do. If there is a behavior that needs to be changed, my focus is on renewing the mind. As my mind is renewed, as unbelief is turned to faith, attitudes will change, inward motivations will change, and then actions will change. So, I am working on being confident that God is in control of every detail of my life, that nothing happens by accident, and that all things are working for good.

So what can I do to renew my mind -- to seek reformation in my life?

First -- I am agreeing with the Jonathan Edwards's Resolutions --

Being sensible that I am unable to do anything without God's help, I do humbly entreat Him by His grace to enable me to keep these Resolutions, so far as they are agreeable to His will, for Christ's sake.

So with this all at the forefront of my mind: I am declaring my resolutions (reformation of life) beginning this 2010.

Simplicity
Clean and Organize --
1.Cleansing of my soul, spirit, and mind --through God's Word.
* Reading my Bible Daily, Prayer, Meditation, Serving
2.Room by Room makeover --
* Decluttering, Organizing
3. Children
* Helping kids learn chores, responsibility (and being consistent to follow through)

Nourish the Soul and Body
1. Nourishing the Soul through Worship, God's Word, Books, Sermons, etc.
2. Healthy Body
* More whole, organic foods. Less sugar, processed foods.
* Exercise

These were listed from Monica @ The Homespun Heart in her list of resolutions. I loved the complete simplicity and careful sincerity of the words she chose.

Cultivate joy.Exude peace.Create rest.Lovingly create.Creatively love.Choose simplicity.
Grow deeper.Seek beauty.Make memories.Learn to pray.Soul nourish.Home haven.

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No discipline seems pleasant at the time, but painful. Later on, however, it produces a harvest of righteousness and peace for those who have been trained by it. Hebrews 12:11

Rough Draft

It has taken me awhile to get something posted here. I have been putting it off because when I actually have some time to write, I am so tired and really can't think straight to write anything. I don't know if I should call it writer's fatigue block??
So, this is a pretty rough writing for me as I am typing while words flow out of my fingers....ha ha...I thought I need to write at least something.
I am sure some of you have disappeared from reading since ---you have clicked here too many times to just see the pic of Lydia still standing atop her mountain.

School has just started and my both of my girls are thrilled to be there! They love school...and they are so social! Rosi is just growing up too quickly for me....her little personality is blooming! She is very expressive....just not too much with words yet. She is starting to spill them out though. She is good at the "repeat" game!

I am attempting to put my house back in order, set-up some assemblence of a routine, get back on track with exercise and eating healthy....seriously, I just popped a french fry in my mouth while I wrote that. That is horrible! But, we celebrated the first day of school by eating out at tonight. Gotta love the dollar menu.

Our household has had a couple of rough years financially...which I am sure most people now days are having. It has been a struggle for me to try and really manage and budget carefully our finances. Many days I have become angered or confused at why God is bringing us through this struggle for so long. It becomes draining and I have become depressed several times. There are times I have felt no hope. But, I do look back upon these past few years and I can with all confidence see that God has been so faithful in providing for our family and I am truly thankful. God is good. I don't always know why things are falling in around me....but, I think a major thing that I have learned on this journey is that I am to be completely dependent on Him through all things ---every day. There is an understanding that has grown in my heart and daily experience over the last couple of years . I feel like I have just touched the surface of a deeper understanding that I am utterly dependent of God for everything, including my next breath.

Psalm 13

For the director of music. A psalm of David.

¹ How long, O LORD ? Will you forget me forever?
How long will you hide your face from me?

² How long must I wrestle with my thoughts
and every day have sorrow in my heart?
How long will my enemy triumph over me?

³ Look on me and answer, O LORD my God.
Give light to my eyes, or I will sleep in death;

⁴ my enemy will say, "I have overcome him,"
and my foes will rejoice when I fall.

⁵ But I trust in your unfailing love;
my heart rejoices in your salvation.

⁶ I will sing to the LORD,
for he has been good to me.

Well, anyhoo....I feel disorganized and tired as of late...I have thought several times to stop blogging, but part of me really wants to keep at it. I at least got in something here today....even if it is rambled mess of words and thoughts. But, I guess that is a reflection of my life right now...pretty rambled.

That is is how we are doing here at the Lil' Daisies stable. I think we are trying to adjust back into the routine of school life. No more sleeping in and staying up late and busyness of Summer activities....swimming, camping, visiting, traveling....etc.

Okay. I need to get my kiddos into a bath then Bible and bed! TTFN!!

my heart

In the midst of your journey, whatever the season,
seek to align your heart with the heart of God.



I am reminded that everyday is a time to align my heart with God. I am "being" with Him in all that I do, everywhere I go, and in all that I am. To align my heart with God is to seek Him in His Word, in Worship, and in Prayer. So, no matter what trials or times of contentment that I may be in (the season of my life), I am seeking to align it with God's perfect will. I look forward to knowing how God will use me in the midst of my pain, in the joy of my sufferings, and even in the times that I am content and happy.
To God be the Glory.

Worship

Bella,

Your voice fills my heart with joy! Did you know that when you sing of your love for me, all of Heaven is listening? You can praise me in the morning and in the nighttime before you go to bed. You can raise your beautiful voice to me anytime. Did you know that David, who killed the giant Goliath in battle, praised me all the time? I helped David do lots of special things for my kingdom because he loved me and he wrote many songs of praise to me. Bella, I chose you, just as I chose David. So write me songs of praise and sing your heart out, my love. I hear every word that comes from my daughter's mouth.

Love,
Your King who loves to hear you sing

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I will praise you, Lord, with all my heart and tell about the wonders you have worked.
~Psalm 9:1

Oh no!

Funny how words can communicate different things...I take for granted–the idea that a word or phrase means the same thing to me that it does to you. As a result of my last post (My large laundry basket), several people wrote me inquiring that I might be with child...

...so a clarification is in order to all of you. Nope. I am NOT pregnant. Somehow, I miscommunicated that with my words. Ha ha! I can see how you might think that too. I was just saying that maybe someday it(the pak-n-play) might be able to be used for its intended purpose --to hold babies not laundry.

So, for now it holds loads of laundry and we are happily loaded with three beautiful daugthers and not expecting anymore anytime soon. LOL. Phew! Now, I hope I have communicated that correctly!?

When misunderstood, my goal shouldn’t be to prove the misunderstander wrong, but to discover, own, and perhaps clear the confusion I created. - Abraham Piper

My Echo

Do I hear an echo? A constant echo of my own voice. Someone pushed the "repeat" button on my lips. Why is it that I am always having to repeat myself? Every day! This must be a requirement that I must do as being your Mama?

One of you has the gift of selective hearing. You stubbornly hear what you want to hear...and if you don't like what you hear, than you scream. The first time I ask, most likely your response is NO. Then there are times that I tell you to do something and you don't respond.
Tell again.
No response.
Again.
Nope.
.....sigh.


One of you tries to hear me, but when asked or rather told to do something, you forget as your mind wanders off into your land of la-la. So yet, I hear my echo...asking again for you to follow through the task I have once, twice, three times already asked. And thus, I still see the boots lying on the floor in my bathroom. ....sigh.

And then there is you, whom I think has a sense of humor and learns quickly from the others how to use selective hearing. I call you to stop or come and what do you do? Turn. Look at me and run. I REPEAT....and you continue to run and giggle. You are a little stinker....you have found out how to push that "repeat" button. ....sigh.

How many times do I need to tell you?
Once

Do I need to repeat myself?
No

Then??
Okay Mom, okay...just a minute.....

Tick
Tock
Tick
Tock.....

Sigh.

(Maybe this is why I don't like laundry. Wash. Rinse. Dry. Repeat....)

Even in the midst of it...

Sunshine: a beautiful break from the rain.

I've had a rough couple of months --years. This season in my life seems to have consumed me and I just feel on the verge of a meltdown most of the time. I feel like I can barely function.

I ask the Lord, "What are you trying to teach me through this time in my life?"
"Why do I struggle with having joy in the midst of difficult times?"

I am learning that choosing to live life joyfully is an inner discipline. I have to practice my heart attitude....though depression can really drain and draw you into darkness, I am learning that it is a continual choice of choosing to be joyful... finding ways to encourage my heart attitude. Obedience to the Lord ---even when I can't lift my head---to see that the Lord is helping me through each moment. Stillness. Listening. Worship. Rest.
He says, "Come to me all who are weary and I will give you rest. " Matt. 11:28

Even in the midst of draining circumstances or difficult times, I am trying to light a candle in the darkness, play music through the pain, dance in the midst of the mess, and smile often. I need the Lord's sweet grace.

The song lyrics that I have written to you are from one of my favorite songs. I listened to it earlier this week and was reminded that there is joy --- freedom for those who obey. Hope.

Joy in the Journey

By Michael Card
There is a joy in the journey
There's a light we can love on the way
There is a wonder and wildness to life
and freedom for those who obey.
And all those who seek it shall find it
A pardon for all who believe
Hope for the hopeless and sight for the blind.

To all who have been born of the spirit
And who share incarnation with Him
Who belong to eternity stranded in in time
and of struggling with sin.

Forget not the hope thats bid for you
and never stop counting the cost
Remember the hopelessness when you were lost.
There is a joy in the journey
There's a light we can love on the way
There is a wonder and wildness to life
and freedom for those who obey
and freedom for those who obey.

On an island

I am currently using a remote computer at the moment. When it rains it pours? Well, my computer is currently under surgery at the Computer Doctor. Fortunately, the Dr. accepts homemade Grape jelly as payment.
The Doc is not allowed to open the jar until the computer is back in my hands....and let's just say the Doc LOVES Grape jelly. :-) So, hopefully this week we will be back up and running.

I have had many people wondering if I had fallen somewhere in a remote island drinking some exotic drink and enjoying the smells of the ocean and the warmth of the sun. I wish.

Actually, the weather has been extremely beautiful here these past few weeks and our family has taken advantage of that about everyday by spending most of our time outdoors. We are loving the beautiful Spring weather in the midst of January.

Sidenote: You can all stand and clap. I have officially lost 9lbs since I started not eating. I have one more pound to shed before I can treat myself to a reward.
Okay, that makes me ponder...do you all have ideas of rewards that would be good for me when I reach specific goals? What would you want as a reward? Do not say Chocolate cake...because that just wouldn't be right.

Alright friends. Just a little chicken (check in) to let you know that I am not on that island, rather I am actually cleaning my house as I await the arrival of my newly fixed computer. I am sure my computer will be happy to come home to a clean house. Me too.

A Perfect Post from a Return From the Holidays

Oh my, is it January already?
I have been attempting many times to write a post. I have been trying to put together some thoughts to share --ya know those posts about how our Christmas went, New Year's Eve, and Resolutions list about how I am going to become the perfect Mommy and wife. Well, life is not oozing with exciting tales to share at the moment. Or rather life is not oozing enough time in my day to sit and write.

But, I do hope that I can get the office clean, organize my entire house, lose some weight, have devotions daily, my children would play nice together...

Ooops. That looks like a list. Better add eggs.

How about a Recap of New Years Eve:

Cliff Note version:

• We had lots of people at our house.
  
• We ate lots of food.
• I drank a couple "drinks"
• My husband drank more.
• We played games. I didn't win at any of them.
• All the kids stayed up until midnight (except Lydia who fell asleep at 11:30 on the couch)
  
• We watched the ball drop and tooted horn kazoos outside---We were loud.
• We watched neighborhood fireworks while we froze tooting our kazoos.
• We played more games.
  
• We went to bed at 12:01. Just kidding....we went to bed at 1:00 something or another...

Recap of Christmas ( Another Cliffnote version)

• Christmas Eve: All girls, except Rosi, sing in church "Silent Night" ---at the end of the song, Lydia says" testing testing" very loudly into the mic. Practice obviously went well.
  
• Mommy sang a solo "O' Holy Night"---when suddenly a beautiful 3 year old ballerina dancer appeared on stage and stole the show with her theatrics.
  
• Snow = cute bibs for everyone and funny snow lady with a carrot nose and two eyes made out of rocks.
• Presents: Lots and lots
• We ate: Lots and lots
• Made Christmas cookies
  
• Games
• Wii ---my girls Rock at the Wii. Remember to not box with Sophia.
  

I would love to share photos with you, but Picasa has decided that I have shared enough. Actually, I have reached my limit----so either I fork out the money to buy more space or I have to wait to figure out what my dear Ric has planned to fix the current situation....

Well?

How was that for a bit of randomness back into the blogging business. I hope you will stay with me and share with a few friends. Because I need some more friends. More friends to come visit and read my randomness.

Oh yeah. To add to my list

• Also I’d like a massage.
• And someone to cook dinner for me.
• And some earplugs.

That's all.

Sigh

I just put Rosi down for her morning nap ---I looked at her head resting down on her pillow peacefully. I desperately wanted to be in her place right then. All snuggled down into the softness of my pillow, cool sheets on my toes, warm blanket on my shoulders....and just drift off to a peaceful sleep. Hmmmm.

Reality.

I have a lot to do today in the way of preparing for tomorrow.

1. Load Dishwasher
2. Clear and wipe down Kitchen counters
   
3. Bake Pies
4. Finish Laundry ---wash, dry, fold, put away (This should be considered four tasks...not just one...anyhow)
5. Prep all ingredient for Salad
6. Sweep floors
7. Motivate dear children to clean their room
8. Make List of things to bring
9. Pack
10. Take a shower (That makes sense for a mom to put this item of agenda near the end of her list...huh?)
11. Prep for dinner tonight
12. Pick up clutter around the house.
13. Vacuum
14. Eat
15. Put Gas in the Van
16. Find out where to drop off Operation Christmas Child boxes

Sigh. That pillow is really looking inviting right now.

Sorry Folks!

I have been inconsistent these last couple of weeks (honestly, I have been most of my life) trying to find balance and organization at home in our family schedule.

So, if you were wondering if I would have some sort of blog that would contain some substance, sorry it will have to wait just a bit longer.

I do have several posts that I want to share with you. So be looking forward to hearing about

• our recent family night
• sewing projects
• journey

And, of course, I always have some photos to share with you too....

Still, we must press on...

For the past hours, since last night decision of our new President, I have been stirring in my mind words to describe how I am feeling and thinking....

I read Albert Mohler's blog entry today and this was as close as I could get to understanding truly what my reaction should be towards this new era in our lives.

God is sovereign, after all.

Without doubt, we face hard days ahead. Realistically, we must expect to be frustrated and disappointed. We may find ourselves to be defeated and discouraged. We must keep ever in mind that it is God who raises up nations and pulls them down, and who judges both nations and rulers. We must not act or think as unbelievers, or as those who do not trust God.

I am reminded that God is on His throne no matter who is in the White House. So, as I continue to sort, grasp, chew, through all that has occurred in the past hours and what will occur, I am choosing to trust in the Lord and seek Him for answers in how I am to act and think.

Hairy Issues

A couple of weeks ago I got my hair colored by a friend who is going through beauty school and needed hair to "practice" on. She did a great job (3 hours worth) with my hair, I really do love the color. She did a weave and it is (in my opinion) one of the best color jobs that I have had done. (Sorry, Aimee---but our high school days of coloring my hair was not really the best--but, what great memories we made of that!)
I really need to write in a praise note to my beauty school friend, so that she can show it off to her instructors--because she did a great job!

HOWEVER, I am still ending up wearing my hair up almost all the time. I don't know if it is because...

• I don't wash it everyday
• I have a baby (nuff' said with that one)
• No time for styling
• It is easy to just put it up
• Not sure what to do with it
  

...so, with this predicament, I want to show off my new colors, but at the same time I keep wearing it up.

I think to myself, "Should I cut it, so that I can't put it up. That way I am forced to style it?"

OR

Should I just leave it long (like my husband loves) and make time to wash it everyday and style it?

HATS

The President of the United States wears many hats, as does the profession of being a Mom!

So, today I think wore about every Mom hat that I own. Today, I especially had to be nurse. Sophia and Rosi both taken to the Doctor. One with an ear infection and a ton of congestion and the other Bronchitis and congestion. Both on the same prescription.
Rosi decided to choke on some leftover crusty cereal Lydia left on the floor---in result having me put on the nurse (EMT) hat and flipping her over and firmly patting her back to release the lodged object from her throat. Sigh.

Well, I am tired. I finally have all girls in "rest" time, so I am going to take a little snooze myself. I am putting on my sleeping cap. But, first I will leave you with this cute poem. They have about seven hats listed....but, I think there are a ton more we wear, like Teacher. Mothers, what are some of the hats you wear?

My mother’s job is sometimes hard, and I have heard her say,
“The hours are long, and if I could, I’d like to change the pay.”
Her profession has variety, and I will tell you now
About the many hats she wears—and why and when and how.

1. My mommy’s a nurse who fixes and patches
All of my hurts and my sores and my scratches.

2. My mother’s a chef who fixes each dinner
Fit for a king—a blue-ribbon winner!

3. My mom’s a chauffeur who drives pretty slow
But gets me to places where I need to go.

4. My mom’s a detective, and no one is greater
At getting the truth from me sooner or later.

5. My mommy’s a gardener and works really hard,
Planting and weeding and grooming our yard.

6. My mother’s a maid—at least that’s what she said—
‘Cause she cleans up the house and makes every bed.

7. My mother’s an angel—a queen in disguise—
Who teaches the gospel with tears in her eyes.

Poem by: Pat Graham and Janice Gardiner Wright
Photo courtesy of: Tip Junkie

Personalities of Clothing

Having three girls is a joy. And, one thing I have loved learning about my daughters is their differences of opinion and character. They are all so different and I truly love that. Let me tell you that there are challenges with these differences, but truly it is my job to sort through them, understand them, and help to guide them to be lovely princesses of the King.
I wanted to share with you one difference of my two older daughters (Rosi is well too young to really be of matter in this example). Clothing. I have girls. And clothing is an issue with any girl. So...read about their perspective. I think you will enjoy.

Sophia's Perspective:
Sophia loves clothes. She loves wearing dresses and tights. She remembers what clothing she wore when she was 2 years old and remembers who gave it to her. She is very sentimental about clothes. Just this morning as I was using "recycled" clothes on Lydia, Sophia remarked, "Hey Lydia that used to be one my outfits I wore when I was your size. Aunt Jean gave that to me. I love that outfit. It looks cute on you too."
She has always been one to change her outfit three times a day and play dress-up. She coordinates, matches, "designs" her outfits most of the time. She is a good little shopper too. And, thankfully she does not pick out clothes that make her look like a Bratz doll. Because I want my girls dressed like girls.

Lydia's Perspective:
(This is easy and simple answer)
Basically, she would rather not wear anything at all. Yep. She is a naturalist.
Lydia has not been one to care too much about what she wears and she is definitely not sentimental about it. However, occasionally she will like something a lot....for example her Shrek shirt, Hanna Montana shirt, and Sophia's Fiona Flip Flops.
Otherwise, she would rather just hang in panties, tiara and T-shirt....or better yet no panties, no T.
So, the training with her is that there is a place for everything (kind of like the ol' organizing motto). There is a time to have clothes on your body and they HAVE to stay there. And, then there is a time where you may be without (like at home, inside the house, and no guests over).
Now shopping. Lydia's idea of shopping is to run in and out of the clothes hanging on the racks. It is a game to her, not a time of "Oh, look how cute is this outfit?" like her sister Sophia.
A good thing: I can pick out her clothes and put them on her....there is really no complaining of what she has to wear, it is mostly a struggle that she has to wear anything at all.