Just look at that radiant smile! Looking at you reminds me of how blessed we are to have you in our life! Right now, I am watching you grow and change before my eyes with mixed emotions. Excited for the little girl you are with your contagious giggles and lovely heart, but sad at how quickly the time is passing me by. Some of the things I'm watching you do right now include: learning to assert yourself with others by setting boundaries when you feel hurt or have your space invaded; growing in your love of reading books and learning about new things; developing your love for art and music while you continue taking classes in both; dancing in the delight of your imagination by playing for hours in your room with your dolls because you say you don't feel lonely in your room with all your dolls surrounding you; watching you swing outside by yourself, singing and playing in your imagination while taking a walk in your "secret garden"; laughing to myself while listening to you "talk" on your play cell phone and carry it with you wherever we go, carrying on conversations with people that I've never heard of and imaginary friends I'll never actually meet.
I'm realizing that there will be times when you won't want me as close or you won't want to share your best and worst moments with me and that I need to stop more often, look at you and tell you just how much I love you. Even more, I need to speak your love language more often: quality time is what you desire most.
I love you, sweet child.
Beautiful just like her mommy!
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