I love

HER

For some reason, I don't know if it was the Primary program yesterday, the disturbing book I just finished or just the extra time we had with Sis this weekend, but my heart is literally exploding with love for all children, but in particular my Sissy.

Her smile, her eyes, her laugh, her voice.

I love that she is her own person.  She marches to the beat of her own drum.

I love that she reminds me so much of my son when he was younger in so many ways, but in many others she is clearly like her mother.

I love that she is a happy soul - despite her grinding her teeth at night.

I love that she tries hard to work on saying her 'L's.

"I Love you Mimi"

I love her "eyeball" kisses.

I love that she likes plodding around in her gossie boots.

I love that she loves candy.

I love that she adores her uncles, and they in turn love her to pieces.  She has the key to their hearts and I love that!

I love that she knows where her daddy is

"He's at da Marine's!"

I love that she digs spiders and snakes. 

I love that she names them Snakey and Mr Spider.

I love that she feeds them her fruit snack pieces first, and then eats them herself.

I love to listen to her play pretend.

I love that she has to listen to the same 'Lion King' song over and over and over again in the car.

I love that she eats cheese and bacon sandwiches.  She would eat bacon all day long.

I love that she talks/sings herself to sleep.

I love that she takes Snakey for a walk using Jordan's leash. 

I love that she will take anything or anyone who will let her, for a walk on Jordan's leash.

I love snuggling in bed at night and talking about our day.

I love her scooting in close throwing her arm around me and feeling her soft breath on my cheeks.

I love her snores.

I love watching her wake up and smile.

I love doing shadow puppets with her on the ceiling from my reading light.

I love when she asks me questions and believes me when I answer.

I love when she says,

"Mimi - I love you so much!  You're my best friend"

Poppa - I love you.....................sometimes."

I love having the knowledge that it is a HUGE blessing and tender mercy from God that she is a part of our lives.  I am humbled to be her Mimi.  It's a privilege to have her in our family.  Sometimes, I feel completely unworthy of her and her sweet goodness.

I love her.