Heavenly Gifts

Alyse is excited about everything--eating the air as we drive and feeling the breeze brush her little hair, excited not to wear diapers anymore, excited about eating the frosting off of all the cupcakes, excited to pick ALL the dandelions in Minnesota, to RUN, to talk, and to be her own little lady! She loves waving and blowing kisses at all the airplanes and cars that drive by on our walks. She is very observant and will clean up all of her messes after saying, "OH NO!" grabbing the hand towel and tries to wipe it up (even if it's her cheese crackers or raisins). And even throws away her own diapers and shuts the door!



She is super good in Nursery and loves playing with all of the kids. There is a song the kids sing that says, "I'm all made of hinges" and everyone does these funny robotic actions. Alyse wasn't sure about that one, she thought everyone looked really strange! :)

She helps mom with the windexing and I even gave her a rag to wipe the floors. She knew the rag needs to be wet before cleaning though...so she ran over to the toilet and got it good an wet and started scrubbing. When I came over to check on her, I could only smile and give her tons of kisses! She is so smart!



She found 3 Easter eggs at our friend Amber's house, but she was more curious about all of the little kids that the silly eggs...maybe next year! :)



She now can say:
"Good Girl!"
"Dirty"
"Wa-Wa"
"Door"


Last night Peter posed the question: How many people give you at least one kiss a day??? I quietly responded with two a bit ungratefully...then Peter responded, "LUCKY!"

I am very lucky! I have two of my best friends to spend all of my days. I get at least 2 kisses a day, have warm shelter over my head, food in the fridge, clothes to wear, and I live in a time where the sky is the limit!

There is great peace that comes from living and enjoying the present...something I am trying to slow down enough to see.