July 29, 2011

reflection: this sweet one

 


here she is: the big sister-to-be, the apple of our eyes, a three-year-old beautiful, spirited, compassionate girl who spends a good part of each day rehearsing all of the ways she will care for her little brother once he arrives. here she stands amongst the flowers she planted with her godfather in the section of his garden he created for her just after her birth, such a wonderful metaphor for what we are embarking upon together as a family now. i am not sure when I will return here but wanted to take a moment before the coming birth to reflect on what an honor it has been to mother this sweet child over the past years and how much I know I will learn from her as she steps forward into her new role in the family. oh how we love her so.
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  1. Hi Annie,
    What a lovely photo of your daughter; I love how you are there watching over her as she explores. The top you are wearing makes you a part of the garden that surrounds her. There is such warmth and love in your post and photos. I wish you an easy delivery and quick recovery. I know that you will find so much joy in having a son. xo Nicole

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