My Little Girl

Having a little girl in your life changes everything. Don’t get me wrong…I LOVE my boys. In fact, Boys are actually a lot easier for me to deal with (no drama). Yet, there is something about having a little girl that makes me all warm and fuzzy inside. I have doted over Sydney since she was born. She always had some sort of bow on her head, got her ears pierced when she was 3 months, and always had a bracelet on. She literally was my ‘live’ doll. I love her little personality, and the sensitivity she brings to the family.

With Caden starting school, she has felt a little left out. Every night/morning, the kids need me to ‘run down’ what they are going to do for the day. So I started telling them, “First, we are going to go to they gym, then we will eat lunch, and then Caden gets to go to school!”

That is when Sydney looked at me with wide eyes, and asked “Mommy, Where am I gonna go?”

“You are going to come home with me!” Immediately the tears start to flow. She was so upset. That is when I had the surprise for her.

“Syd, next week YOU get to go to dance class on Wednesdays!” The tears stop, and her face brightens. The look on her face was priceless.
The only problem with me spilling the beans early was that for the next week EVERY single day she thought she was going to dance class. We went and got her a leotard, and she wore it day and night. I finally had to convince her that it was dirty, and I HAD to clean it so that she could wear it to dance. The minute it was clean she wanted to put it back on, but settled with carrying it around in a grocery bag until it was time to go to the beloved dance class.
Nothing could have prepared me for the joy it brought to my heart as I watched her. She was grinning from ear to ear, and giggling with pure jubilation. It made me giggle and bring tears to my eyes because I realize she is growing so fast. She was clearly the youngest in the class, but I have to admit I still got a kick at watching her do somersaults instead of listening while Ms. Sunny was reading a book about the first day of dance.
This past month has been somewhat surreal to me. I really am transitioning in so many ways, and trying to take it all in is overwhelming. Caden starting school, and now my little girl is old enough to be left at a dance class! To top it off Caden starts Let’s Play Music this week and Soccor next month! I am beginning to understand the whole “Mom’s taxi cab service.” It is so fun to watch my kids as they figure out what they like. I hope to expose them to many things so that they can find their niche. Then I will do all I can to help them soar!

Yes Jaylee...that is your niece! :)