My little ones have been getting most of the “face time” here on the blog recently.
They change faster.
Their milestones come closer together. (First smiles, first steps, first words…etc.)
And, they have been amazing, unexpected blessings.
But, so is this one:
My big girl. Who seems to be growing up oh-so-quickly!
She just turned 9. Nine. That sounds so old.
I don’t know what I would do without her. Sometimes she frustrates me with her dreamy, head-in-the-clouds forgetfulness. But, it is that same creativity that spins amazing tales for her little brother. With a few props, she can turn the living room into a forest wonderland as she leads him in a berry-picking expedition around the fireplace.
She makes me smile with her silliness. Her smile, and enthusiasm for whatever she is doing is absolutely contagious.
She is my helper. She is so eager to jump in and help with whatever I need…and she does it joyfully (most of the time). Emptying the dishwasher. Picking up messes – that she didn’t make! Helping get lunch ready.
She is the best big sister. And, can often be found playing with her little brother…keeping him entertained and out of trouble! She even lets him play in her room…an extra-special treat for him, as it is full of tiny little things that he usually isn’t allowed to touch! When Rebekah doesn’t need to be with me, or when Titus needs my undivided attention…her arms are ready and willing!
One night, I was hit with a nasty migraine. My head was throbbing…my vision was blurry…and my patience was thin…and Daddy was gone for the evening. Hannah begged to hold Rebekah while I got Titus ready for bed…which was helpful enough. But, when I came back into the living room and Titus crawled up on to the couch with them for his usual pre-bedtime stories, Hannah grabbed a book, and started reading to both of them, pausing just long enough to tell me, “Mom, you just sit down and rest for a few minutes. I can read to them.”
My first baby girl is growing up. And, while I love watching the little lady she is becoming, could we slow the time down…maybe just a little bit?
Happy Birthday, my sweet Hannah girl!!