Mom Little Girl Guide

So I will soak up the messy ponytails, the crayon on the walls, the 4 a.m. bed invasions, and the endless chorus of "Mommy, watch this!"

But then, after the storm passes, she whispers, "I love you even when you’re grumpy." mom little girl

But she is also her own person. Fierce where I was shy. Loud where I learned to be quiet. Watching her navigate the world is like reading a beautiful book where I already know the beginning but am desperate to see how her unique chapter unfolds. So I will soak up the messy ponytails,