A Little Girl's Purse

     In the morning with the girls walk out the door they take a bottle of wonder, creativity and love with them.  On different mornings they carry these items in different ways.  This morning my girl's heart was carried out in a My Little Pony purse.  
     As we prepared to leave for the day Olivia was on a mission to find treasures that would guide her day.  A paper pad, marker, sun glasses and teddy bear were all she needed to make today a success. The  sunglasses will guide her on her adventures though Grandma's front yard, teddy as her side kick. Her paper pad and maker will make the day her own.  She will log memories.  Some experienced, some only in her imagination.  She will write words.  Some common, Olivia, and some beautiful to her, vvvtttssiou.  
     This evening we will share her wonder.  She tell the adventures she went on with her teddy and ask me, "Mommy, what's this word say."  As we go though this routine, I will think of all of the wonder and love she has experienced in her four short years and I will be thankful.  

Silly, Crazy, Love

Every morning the girls unload from the car and run into Grandma's house.  Every evening they send loves and hugs as we back up the driveway toward home.  A favorite is air kisses and crazy waves. All three kids try to outdo Grandma.  Grandma is the reigning champion in crazy waves.  

They love their grandma.  There is not doubt about that.  

Love comes in many forms.  This week Soph chose to show it in an interesting way.  Grandma said in passing, "I'm a silly old goose."  Sophia's reply showed her love in an unconventional way.  

"You're not a silly old goose.  You're a crazy old woman." Sophia smiled back.

I frequently think as I drive away in the morning, I am so thankful my kids are learning to know their grandma.  To know her is to love her.