Lorelei stayed with us today....she is quite the character. Never still a minute. Wait. I take that back....I put her little jacket on her, and wrapped her blanket around her. Loosely. It wasn't cold, just windy. And we sat in the swing on the front porch once again. It has been ages since I have seen her that still. She just sat so quietly, not moving at all unless a car passed. She totally loves cars...I don't know what it is about them but she watches them as far as she can see them.And she mimics us....at least Roger. If he coughs, she coughs. It is just too cute for words. And any of us can initiate a yelling contest. And she smiles the whole time. When she crawls through the house, she looks like a little wind-up toy. Specially on the linoleum in the dining room and in the kitchen.
I only hope everyone gets as much enjoyment from their kids as we do her. Her mom and dad are just so good with her. And her aunt is wonderful with her.
I never talk a lot about my older daughter...but I am just as proud of her as can be. I showed Lorelei some pictures of her today and when she saw them, a smile lit up her whole face. This daughter somehow inspires that in kids.
When she was in college, she worked at a mini mart for about 3 or 4 years while going to college. So many of the kids that came in there reacted to her in ways that astonished their parents. One or two would always have to kiss her good-by, all the time the parents saying their child never did that with anyone else. Then there was another couple that had a little girl about 3 yrs. old if I remember correctly....they would try to get gas without bringing her in. They would come in and warn my daughter to stay away from the window, but if their little girl seen my daughter, she would insist on being brought in. And my daughter would have to pick her up for just a couple minutes. The only thing I can think is that she made them feel safe.
Sounds like you had a wonderful day with your Sweetie, Rose... She must be such a joy to have around!!!! What a cute personality.
ReplyDeleteI hope your older daughter will have children of her own someday.. Sounds like she has a real talent in that area.
Hugs,
Betsy
This is a great shot f lorelei ready to reach for the kitty...and the kitty loving the attention. The kids must sense something about your daughter that causes such a positive reaction. Whatever, it's a fine quality.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you are having these wonderful times with Lorelei...what a little jewel she is :-) Your daughter sounds like a wonderful person...it must be her mother who inspired her and raised her that way.
ReplyDeleteRose, thanks for your kind words about my blog haitus, I do hope to take it up again at some point, whenever that may be. But I will still follow your blog and continue to pop by and see what cool barns you've found, and how the dear little one is growing!
ReplyDeleteAnother beautiful posting Rose... you will be installing such love into Lorelei with these time spent together.. Our CaraJade called by today and I was resting in bed... she wanted to see me and give me a hug as she knew I was not feeling to well.. what a squeeze she give me... the very best medicine in the world.
ReplyDeleteThat's a really touching thing to share about your older daughter.
ReplyDeleteIt sounds as if both of your daughters are pretty special. Thanks for telling us about your older daughter. The picture of Lorelei and the cat is adorable.
ReplyDeleteMy sister is really good w/ kids too, I don't think it goes to that extent, but she's very good w/ them.
ReplyDeleteI love your photo of Lorelei & kitty - so very sweet!
It's wonderful that you enjoy your family so much and can see the good in each one of them. Your older daughter sounds like a great person. What a talent to make children feel comfortable!
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