Marleigh

The other day, the kids were playing in Marleigh's room.  There really is nothing in her room that Kade can get into or fall off of, so they are allowed to play unsupervised.  Of course, I check in on them from time to time.  I was unloading the dishwasher in the kitchen, and suddenly I heard Kade screaming and crying uncontrollably.  I ran to see what was going on.  He had opened the door to Marc and I's bedroom.  He had pulled my standing jewelry box over on himself.  By the time I got to him, Big Sissy was already there.  One hand was stroking his hair, the other one was patting his cheek.  She was repeating to him so calmly and sweetly, "There, there, bubba.  Sissy is here.  You're going to be okay, sweetheart."  Kade was still crying, but was calming down.  It was obvious that he wasn't hurt, just scared, so I stood and watched as Marleigh comforted her little brother.   It made this Mama so proud of her little girl. 

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This summer, we were at the lake.  Marleigh, my Mom and I were in the camper.  Marleigh was messing around and fell of the couch, banging her head on the floor.  Mom was the closest to her, so without thinking, she scooped Marleigh up.  The first thing Marleigh said through her tears was, "Gigi, you aren't supposed to be picking me up because of your surgery.  I don't want you to hurt yourself." 

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Before you have children you imagine what they will be like.  You day dream about what they will look, what type of personality they will have.   You think about all the things you will teach them and the values you will instill in them.   I could have never imagined having a child with such an amazing heart.  She has compassion and caring like nothing I have ever seen. Yet she is only 3 years old. It is something that is just an inherent part of who she is, and I treasure it so very much.  I love you, precious girl!