Precious T

Dear T (age 4),

You and I don't get a lot of alone time. You typically run errands with daddy while K (age 6) comes with me. If you and I do head somewhere we usually have your sister or brother with us.

But somehow last week we were able to spend time alone on two separate days. Your father was taking K and D (age 2) to BJ's and you didn't want to go. I said that anyone who wanted could come with me to the grocery store instead. I truly expected that K would join me and you'd head out with daddy. Instead, you came with me! Alone. Just the two of us.

The next day, K woke with a stomach virus. You joined me to go to Sunday School and then run some errands to the mall. Wow! I had you all to myself for two days in a row!

It was such fun. You are such a joyful and inquisitive little girl. I enjoyed walking with you and talking about everything you saw. The snuggly side of you held my hand the instant you hopped out of the car until we arrived at our destination.

You are so helpful and proud of your ability to help mommy get things in the store. Together we did our grocery shopping. And we took our time because that is exactly how you like to move. At your own pace.

On our trip to the mall you were so excited to sit at the "high tables" in Panera and eat a snack together. Once again, we took our time. We chatted long after my scone was gone while you worked on finishing the first half of your bagel.

You smiled at the people next to us and asked about them. You noticed all sorts of things in the mall and all around us. I am amazed at how observant you are. The rest of us miss so many things because we are so focused on our goals of leaving, eating, errands, etc. But not you. You move at your pace and take in everything around you.

I enjoyed our time together so much little gal. I hope you know what an amazing blessing you are to our family and to me. You radiate such joy! You mere presence brightens a room and puts a smile on my face.

I love you T.

Love,
Mommy