There are occasions where I'm certain Mary Beth's body has been invaded by demon spirits and we might possibly need an exorcism. I'm sure it's typical female child behavior, and my mom swears I was a hundred times worse (how that is possible, I have no idea), but it nonetheless gives us pause in those moments and Jason and I will often give each other the "eyes". The oh-my-god-how-are-we-going-to-survive-her-teenage-years-if-she's-only-four-and-acting-like-this eyes. No words need be spoken during the exchange of this look. We both know exactly what the other is thinking. Sometimes I wonder if he's thinking he could beat me to door because I'm at the point of no return in this pregnancy. (Because sometimes I'm thinking of ways I could trip him if he did indeed try to beat me out of the house).
Anyway. This morning was
not one of those mornings. This morning reminded both of us exactly why we unconditionally love this precious being with all of our souls.
We were lying in bed with all the kids just talking before starting our day and Mary Beth was sitting between Jason and I, rubbing his arm affectionately. And she looked over at me and announced simply, "I just love him." And that she does.
I know another someone she "just loves" too ... came across this picture when I was looking through our folders for the cast of characters.
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