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My 5-year-old son has a stuffed animal, Puppy Dog, which is his most indispensable treasure. Puppy Dog lost an ear a few weeks ago, and then today his head was pulled halfway off of his neck, requiring a call to the paramedics, a.k.a. me and my sewing basket. Lily (my youngest daughter) sat in the floor at my feet, rummaging through the buttons and whatnots while I reinforced Puppy’s neck and reattached his ear.
I probably had said, “I love you, Lily” at some point - I’m sure I say it all the time - but she surprised me by saying, “I love you (pronounced “do”), Mommy” in her precious little voice. I know of no other words which hold such power to melt a mother’s heart, especially when spoken for the first time. My hands stopped as I looked at her and asked, “Can I have your kiss?” to which she replied, “‘kay,” stood, and lifted her face to plant a sweet, wet baby kiss on my lips. She continued saying, “I love you, Mommy,” as we worked (each in our own fashion).
The pay isn’t much, but the perks of motherhood are priceless.
For your enjoyment, Lily and the Drama Queen:
Dawn that is precious. Seeing them always brings a smile to my face.
July 22nd, 2007 at 12:37 am
That middle picture is cracking me up. Your kids are sooooo cute!
By the way, we have now been to Helen twice to “tube the Hooch.” What a fun and inexpensive way to spend the day. Thanks for the suggestion!
July 22nd, 2007 at 2:50 pm
I love these photos. You have some adorable little girls.
Thanks for sharing.
Nikki
July 22nd, 2007 at 9:28 pm
The photos are great! Both of your girls are loaded with cuteness!
What a sweet post!
July 22nd, 2007 at 9:50 pm
Dropping by to say thanks for entering my contest! Beautiful girls. I’m a fellow drama queen. I said things like “I’m DEVASTATED” at a very young age, too.
July 24th, 2007 at 5:49 pm
Hi Dawn! They are beautiful girls!!! Thanks for dropping by my place and signing up for our give-away. To answer your question, shipping is not too bad here. We always use Priority mail so items go on the airplane as opposed to the slow boat. With Priority, it takes about a week to receive or send items to the states. Hope you are doing well! Great give-away up above!! I love my blog
Thanks again!
July 24th, 2007 at 10:40 pm
Amen! Beautful post!!!! I love those sweet words our little ones utter that just tug at our heart strings and melt us like butter!
Your children are precious!!!
July 26th, 2007 at 12:02 am
Goodness. They are your spittin’ image(s)! :^D
August 16th, 2007 at 6:30 pm