Have you ever met, or known, someone who is never predictable or planned, but just enjoys and lives all to the fullest, and makes almost everyone smile, not just a little smile, but a big grin from ear to ear? And was that person three, going on four? I have just described our sweet Grace, and, yes, just looking at our pics and thinking of her has brought me a huge grin! This little lady can turn any day from bad to good, just by looking at her. She has to touch, to taste, to try, and if she doesn't like something, well, there's no guessing needed. Gracie lets you know.
Her sweet big brother received a bug exploration kit as a birthday gift, and he willingly shared the magnifying glass with her. She looked at paper, her skin, Grammy's skin, Grammy's eye...and then outside we went, looking at blades of grass, watching ants go in and out of their hole. She can take the most mundane activity and make it an adventure.
She got a newer bike, and after checking out all the features, she had to test its ability to scare her Grammy (Mommy is much more calm...apparently more accustomed to this). All the while, she's smiling. That bike was just a bit big for her, but that little technicality wasn't going to stop our Grace. She just figured out that Papa and Grammy would give her a little push start every time she rang her bike bell. (Sorry, Mike and Allison...don't know how that has worked out for you now that we are miles away.)
Gracie likes most things: singing, dancing, swimming, playing, reading. But, if she doesn't like something, there is NO mistaking her feelings. Her future hubby will be fortunate...no mind reading needed with this girl. If she doesn't like it, she will let you know! Sometimes, though, I really think she likes to try different faces when Grammy is busy snapping off pictures. A perfect model!
What is most remarkable about her is her determination. We were at the library and she was showing me how she could do the puzzles. She was good, but there was this one...I even was messing up...She kept at it, and finally finished it, and then, later, selected it again, and did it by her self!
She loves her little brother, though I think he is the one person, right now, that is not very appreciative of her affection. She does nothing small, so hugs are big. She helps big, sometimes to Joshy's dismay. (Though, I do think, now, that Joshy likes Grammy better than one person...yep, Grace...and that's sure to change soon!)
Here's to our little butterfly, our bubbly Grace...Thank you for making our mundane, sometimes over planned world, and happy, spontaneous place...and for making us all smile!
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