"Don't Worry, Mommy's Coming Back"

She's talking to her dolly about how she's going to go but she'll be back. Her dolly is telling her she doesn't want to be sad. The sleepy girl notices I'm listening and then she turns and giggles. She loves it when I sing, "My Mommy Comes Back" and sometimes repeats it to her babies. Quiet moments before bedtime happening here, and I'm thankful. 

Gratitude:

1992. how she loves her babies, just like my girls did

1993. that smile, every time 

1994. hanging out quietly after a very busy and noisy day

"Sree Years Owd"

She holds up two...no four...no three fingers--yes, she's finally got it--and says, "I'm sree years owd." We cheer and encourage and she smiles her tiny white chicklet teeth. We've loved on this small girl since she was born and she's a daughter and sister to us. Her momma entrusts her to our care and we are helping, but oh so grateful. Wouldn't you be? Just look at those big brown eyes! This simultaneously feisty and tenderhearted child has captured our hearts and we praise God He allowed us to be a part of hers.