They Will Grow Up

Everyone said this would happen. In the blink of an eye, they grow up and become amazing and create a life of their own. I guess I thought somehow I could keep her little forever…but she’s got plans and dreams beyond living with her family forever. ;-) I LOVE hanging out on her bed at night and hearing about them. And listening to the newest song she’s plucking on her guitar. I really LOVE her…but I also LIKE her. She is funny and witty and kind and disciplined and all the things I imagined she would be. But when I look at her, I still see her as my sweet little 3-year old Bella. And I wonder how the time went by so quickly. So I savor every moment…and we talk about scripture and Jesus and look at tiny homes and vans on Pinterest. We giggle at how she wants to create a nomadic life just like her childhood. And as I leave to go back to my room…I just can’t stop smiling.