You came into our world as the biggest breath of fresh air and taught us how to be parents of typical. We were so caught up in a crazy world that frightened us and we didn't understand. God allowed you to show us a paralleled universe where unique could bloom alongside the beauty of you.
We thought you were brilliant from the start. You just did everything like the books and joined our world without skipping a beat. It was your normal and seeing it through your eyes has and always will be life-giving.
Your smile makes me happy.
You're so easy to be around because you are like sitting with the perfect combination of myself and the person I loved first in life, your daddy.
You are easily amused.
You are the first one to accompany me to the store or just a running errands.
You will find a project or craft and spend days emersed in it.
You're so content in our world. You don't have may high highs or low lows. You're generally happy or can find your happy quickly.
You're not afraid to try new things.
Failing doesn't destroy you.
You are a bit of a chameleon in that you can adjust and integrate into your surroundings as needed.
You aren't "full of yourself" or overly worried about your appearance. You're simply naturally beautiful and you don't even realize it.
You "just keep swimming" in the pool and life. You are coachable and rarely upset at instruction, intervention or redirection.
You fly under the radar enough to mostly do as you please.
Your quick wit and sarcasm are beyond your years, and often leaves me in stitches! It's even funnier when those around you don't get what you are saying.
You have always been extremely competent to the point I don't even realize how ahead of your peers you are at times. It's natural and easy for you to do what needs to be done without missing a beat or expectation of fanfare. Like babysitting with Grandpa and changing an explosive diaper as if you have done it a thousand times but in reality, it was your first (of Abby's).
I love watching you step into your areas of giftedness with such ease. You love working with little kids and they love you. It blesses my heart when I see you interacting with them. You've been a "mini-mom" to Millie since she came home and your relationship is the sweetest thing. I'm not sure I'm needed when I walk into a room to find Millie in a chair placed in the pantry for "time out".
To come home to find you've given Abby her meds and put her to bed; as well as fed the girls "because it was time for dinner" or directed care for a new caregiver of Abby's. I'm pretty sure you spoil me :)
You love your people and are such a loyal friend. You don't step on someone because something better came up. You're consistent and someone to count on.
You are calm during the chaos and are not tossed by the wind and rain of life. You are a steady beacon. You feel deeply but it can take a lot for the emotions to come out.
You always find the best gals around to be your friends. I think it's a good bit of divine directing and blessing on your life, but wherever we are you always find the best kids to call friends.
You aren't afraid to be yourself. You're content in who God made you to be.
You are the most grounded teen I know.
I have moments where I mourn the passage of time, but with you, I always look forward to the future because each stage has brought more fun! I love the glimpses of the woman God is growing you into. I always knew I'd love you, but I couldn't have imagined how much I'd like you. You are so much fun!
