Friday, August 31, 2007

My girl


OK This entry is coming in the last few hours of August so that I have SOMETHING to show for the month. I don't know why I have gone blog bust this month--when there has been so much to say and show. I think it comes down to the fact that our summer vacation is nearly over (I know, I know, the rest of you have already started school, but don't forget who was still plugging away academically into the third week of JUNE! We earned this late start!) and before it ends altogether I have been focused on making the most of the last few weeks with my children home full time. I really love hanging out with my kids, I really, really do. I do not love never-ending loads of laundry, daily dirty diapers and eternal housework, but I DO love time with my children, and I'm going to miss it.

This picture is in honor of my little girl. She is the little girl every mom dreams of having and I have never taken a minute of her estrogen fused little life for granted. This picture was taken over two years ago, before she was my recently turned five year old who is starting Kindergarten next week. I know I should be alarmed that she is growing up so fast, but I have enjoyed every second of life with her, and don't think we could have lived it more fully. So rather than look behind, I look forward to what still lies ahead: teenage boy drama, fancy dress shopping, late night talks, frantic phone calls home from college when she needs a quick recipe to cook dinner for a date...

I come from a family of six kids--five of them boys. My mom always said she was glad she got a girl, but that one was enough. Don't know quite what that says about me, but I do think of that often when I look at my little shadow and am grateful for the sugar and spice and everything nice she brings to this mortal ride. Here's to you, Princess Zuri. Fancy Nancy. Windsyr Castle. Family comedian. Resident Mermaid. Thank you for blessing our family with your larger than life personality, and for giving this mommy a daughter.

6 comments:

Amy Coontz said...

Amy,
I feel the same way about my little princess. (Who just started Kindergarten.) You will love it when she starts coming home and telling you all about school, and all her new friends. (We also love "Fancy Nancy". Do you have "I Like Myself", that is a book every little girl should have)

By the way, you have not changed at all!! Great Picture!

Amy

Anonymous said...

Amy, good to see you blogging again. I've missed you. What a sweet entry about your daughter. I hope I have one someday...

Cameron Hulse said...

Amy, yeah yeah nice post and all... This ought to cheer your cheeks up.
http://www.metacafe.com/watch/175211/history_class/

Neva said...
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sandeebeaches said...

I can't believe she is going to Kindergarten. I'm sure school clothes shopping was just as fun for you as it is for me every year. We've got to love our princesses. Wow- lucky Cairo. All that Mommy time.

The Titmi said...

Amy, it is time to sart up again. Just thought you should know!