It's official, I'm cool. My daughter said we're best friends. To date, other than "I love you mommy", these are some of the sweetest words to come out of that pretty little mouth. We have a hand shake to prove it ;) When I think back to when I was little, my mom was my best friend too. I loved following her around and learing how to cook and clean. At the time I thought I was being annoying but I know now I wasn't. She taught me so much. It brings so much joy to my heart when Kaleigh follows me around..She loves to help me do the laundry, put her clothes in her hamper and throw garbage away. It might sound silly saying this but you can have a conversation with Ka. She understands so much and asks so many questions. It's so much fun being around her because she wants to know everything and I love teaching her.
One day she won't enjoy cleaning, she will whine over putting her clothes away and I know she won't be following me around every where I go. It's times like this that I will miss the most as she grows up. I will miss how she pulls her little pink Dora stool up to the washing machine and starts throwing in whatever clothes she can find..I will miss how she puts dirty clothes in her drawers. I will miss the way she holds my hand to walk the smallest distances and how she wants me to hold her all the time.
Kaleigh,
My Sweet heart, You told me when you were two that I was your best friend. I know you will not always feel like we are because I'm trying to be the best mom I can be to you. I have to protect you from danger, from BOYS (ewe they have cooties), from things that you have no control over. I have to teach you, guide you, help shape you into the kind of girl I know you are destined to be.God has BIG plans for you my dear. I want you to know that when you are mad or frustrated at me it's all derived from the love I have for you. One day you will understand...
One day things will change and I know I will hear you say those words again.
"You're My Best Friend Mom!"
Your Personality and positive attitude will give you everything you could ever want in life :)
Always know that..
Love Mommy
Well said Kacee, and you are right she won't always want to help you or follow you around, however you keep protecting her and she will understand one day too. Thank you for being such a wonderful mother to our grandbaby. We love you, B and Kaleigh so much!
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