Saturday, December 13, 2008

Just a tender moment

So this is probably going to be my most "journal-like" entry. When I started this blog, I told myself that I wanted to do it mainly to record all of the hilarious, the random, and the heart-warming things that my 4 year old says to me so I don't ever forget just how dang precious she is.

Lately, Riley has been going through some separation anxiety. She really struggles every day that she can't come with me to my office or to practice. She wants every bit of my attention at home...just for one day, I want to count how many times she says "hey mom"...."hey mom"...."hey mom"...."hey mom"...I feel so bad when I'm busy because it usually comes out a little exasperated..."what Riley?"...."what Riley?"...."WHAT RILEY??"...then I instantly feel bad when her response is..."I love you".

Just the other day, I was driving her to preschool (another daily struggle), and the conversation was as follows:

R: Hey mom?
M: What Riley?
R: I love you.
M: Well, I love you too.
R: Are you gonna be gone all day?
M: Nope, I will be back to pick u up in a little bit.
R: Well, I will miss you all day. You just make my heart grow so big.

What an incredible kid!! And Riley, you cannot even begin to comprehend how much you've made my heart grow the past 4 1/2 years!

5 comments:

Holly said...

...I cried...granted I cry about everything...but I cried just a little reading this...she makes my heart grow too...I'm dying to see you guys! Love you

tiny said...

What a sweet girl!

Ashli said...

What a good conversation to keep forever!!! I am so happy for you guys. I wish we could all get together at some point so our kids could play together. It's wondeful to see your kids and how they are growing! I wish you nothing but the best for you and your family always!!! My teammate forever...hope we continue to stay in touch!

MyR said...

That is TOO CUTE!!!

Jennica said...

DRE! Hey lady! So good to track you down, I'm glad Myr's stayed in contact! How are you? It's been so long! I'm a fellow blogger and yes, I think yours is great and wow, --what a cutie you have on your hands. Such a little sweetheart! Ohh the things our children say to make us feel sooo loved! Come check out our blog and say hi, mackleyfam.blogspot.com