Conversations With My Daughter

M has always been at the top of the charts for language/speaking. Even with learning two languages, she does well. We're proud of her, of course.

But the things she says? Amaze us, on a daily basis. I really do pray she always has such an innocent and sweet heart.

Convo #1

While "helping" me match socks while sorting laundry, M saw my Grandpa's WWII helmet.

M: What's that, Momma? (pointing to the helmet)
Me: That's my Grandpa's war helmet. He was a hero
M: Your Grandpa? (sounding surprised)
Me: Yes. I miss him a lot
M: Why don't you go to his house? You wanna go?
Me: Well ... I wish I could ...
M: You wanna give him a kiss?
Me: I'd love to. But, I can't. He's not here. I just miss him. And my Grandma
M: You miss your Grandma, too?! She's at home too. You wanna visit? We'll give them kisses!
Me: I wish, sweety. But I can't. They're not here. They passed away
M: They passed away?
Me: Yes. They're in Heaven. I can't really see them. Only in my dreams. Dreams are good.
M: You want to see them ... They're with the stars!!
Me: Uh, well ... I guess you're right. They are with the stars!
M: Let's give them kisses. I want to see your Grandparents.
Me: Me too.

And I was pretty much holding back a Niagara Falls worth of tears at the end.

Convo #2

Me: Let's go to the grocery store and buy some fruit and veggies, okay?

As we're walking on the sidewalk after we park the car, M said, "Momma, give me your hand. Give me your hand!"
I grabbed her hand and as we were walking, M said, "Momma, I had fun today! I had lots of fun today!"

Isn't that what it's all about?

Convo #3

M and I were sitting next to each other. Out of nowhere, M grabbed my arm, squeezed it and said, "Aww. My parents make me so happy!! I love you Momma!"
Me: Parents? Your parents make you happy?
M: Yes! They do!
Me: Who are your parents?
Thinking only for a moment, M replied, "Momma! And Daddy! My parents!"

Convo #4

M: I love you, Momma.
Me: I love you more!
M: I love YOU more!

Convo #5

M: My friends! They're outside! Look Momma!
Me: I know, baby. But it's snowing. We'll go out when the snow stops.
M: Aww. They have a sled! I don't have a sled.
Me: We'll get you one, okay? When it stops snowing.
M: Ooookay.. But I HAVE to go play with my friends. Pleeaassseee. I need a sled, too, okay?

Convo #6

Me: Ahh! I just cleaned your easel. You're making a mess, silly! (in a playful voice)
M: I'm coloring! A dinosaur. Okay? That's all!

Convo #7

I got M dressed in her usual - a cute outfit with a tutu. M put one of her necklaces on, her hat and some jeweled rings.

Me: Oh my! You're ready to go, huh! You look so cute!
M: Hold on, Momma, okay? I gotta look in the mirror. Hold on, k?
Me: Okay...
As M gets to the mirror and sees her reflection, she smiled a huge smile and said, "Oh, I look beautifuss! So beautifuss!" And then she twirled.
(we say beautiful and beautious, so she's combined the words)

Convo #8

M came into bed this morning at 5:30 am. I woke up at around 8 for the day. I was playing around on my phone when M woke up next to me a little while later. I looked to my right as she was waking up, and she lifted her head up (she'd been laying on her stomach), and all I could see over my right arm were here eyes and forehead. I smiled at her and said, "Hiii!!" M smiled the biggest grin, sat upright, put her hand on my face and said, "Hi Momma. You're a beautiful girl."

And then I melted.

And these are the convos I live for.