My Michaela

Michaela and I ran some errands today.  We went into Learning Express and were waiting in line to make our purchase; she saw a paper that had a list of the birthstones along with a small description of those born in each month.  Her birthday is in January and the description said,"Creative and super patient".  That is accurate!  (I have to admit that the description for each month could have applied to her!)

I have to be careful as a mom.  She slips into the background as Eliana and Christian take center stage a lot of the time.  Eliana is a precious little girl, but she is demanding.  Christian is an awesome kid, but he is so intense, whether it is intensely happy or intensely upset.  And then there is Michaela...for the most part so even-keeled.  Patient.  Loving.

She is a sweet girl.  She is often working on some project, painting or sewing.  And if I can't find her she is probably curled up somewhere reading.  Sometimes a few books at once.  But she also loves to play.  And not just with dolls, but with balls, too!  Softball, soccer, basketball.  She enjoys it all.

Yesterday when the other two were in school Michaela wanted to go out and play basketball.  Since we don't have a hoop, this means bouncing the ball and throwing it against the wall and catching it again.  She loves it anyway.

That's my beautiful girl!

Dude.  She is so lovely, even when she makes the craziest faces.  Not my gift. 

I love how seriously she takes things.  She is one determined chick.  She keeps on until she gets it right, whether it's playing the piano or dribbling the ball.

And whether she is working or playing she literally stops to smell the roses. 

My first-born.  A delight.  Beautiful inside and out.  Funny.  Contemplative. 

She is a ray of sunshine in my life.

Comments

[Jess]

Beautiful! i love hearing about her grown up self. :) So proud of her!