You're everything life should be. A spirit that can't be tamed and a heart made to love. I see it everyday, but days like today when I get you all to myself, I'm reminded just how precious you are.
When it's just us, everything is fun...even grocery shopping. You're not competing for attention with your siblings, so I get to absorb more of the real you. You're witty, comical, and keep me laughing even when I shouldn't. Honestly, your antics bring me more joy than you'll ever know.
You're a bit competitive and have no mercy when it comes to winning a game...your mischievous laughter of piling on draw cards is contagious even making me laugh at my misfortune.
You love coffee dates and swear that being with me is the best. I get all of the "mama, I love you" my heart desires. Coloring pictures together reminds me of how peaceful slowing down can be.
I've been frustrated lately with feeling like my evenings are rushed and I'm missing out on the things that my heart and you girls need most. Tonight was the gift I needed. I got to play with you, soak in your love, and hear all about the things you love. I loved hearing why you want to be a police officer and a toy master when you grow up - so you can help others. I so often miss out on those little things because I'm drowning in trying to get all of our tasks done every night. My heart knows what it's missing out on and it hurts.
Tonight filled my cup. Snuggling watching old Mickey Mouse shorts and Alice in Wonderland embracing this moment of you is what my heart needs more of.
Thank you for allowing me to smother you with love and spoil you maybe a bit more than I would on any other day. You didn't know it, but through it all, you were helping heal my heart. Mostly I'm thankful for the gift of time with you because I know that the time that you're mine is fleeting.
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