Even though I vowed to keep my eyes open -- to joyfully grasp each moment of growing up -- it continues to take me by surprise.
The rows of perfect, white teeth.
The ponytail down to the middle of her back.
The strong hands, holding tight to a wobbly swing.
The long legs, running across a grassy lawn.
The blue eyes, learning to soak up every detail.
The babyish voice, speaking about big-girl thoughts.
It really is an amazing thing to watch: the growing of a girl.
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Very fun picture!
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"The babyish voice, speaking about big-girl thoughts."
ReplyDeleteThis gets me every time :) Sweet little voices.
That photo speaks a thousand words!
aww she is so CUTE!!!
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Lovely, as always
ReplyDeleteBeautiful post. They just grow so fast. It doesn't matter how carefully you watch, it's still a surprise.
ReplyDeleteSarah! This is my MOST favorite. You just totally and completely MADE MY DAY! I love it! amazing. Thank you for reminding me about precious special moments.
ReplyDeleteChildren do that to us, don't they --open up our eyes to every little thing about them? Every. single. thing. that brings out the wonder and gratefulness in our hearts. :)
ReplyDeletePrecious... still waiting for my little one to venture beyond "Ma Ma", "pease [sic]", "thank you"...
ReplyDeleteWouldn't it be nice to keep them that beautiful and innocent a bit longer. I think my boys grow up way to fast and they are only 6 and 3. I still cuddle them like a baby which they are not so keen on. Oh well, they'll get over it.
ReplyDeleteI was thinking these very same thoughts just this afternoon. Thanks for putting it into words! She is beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by!!! I went through a few posts of yours and enjoyed reading them very much!! It is amazing to watch kids grow...At times it saddens me to see my little girl growing to be a lady!!!!
ReplyDeleteYou're killing me with these sentimental posts! ;) She is so sweet and pretty!
ReplyDeleteOh wow, this choked me right up!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful image.
Beautiful words.
What more could a resident blogstalker ask for?
Such a cute photo...how did it make me feel? Like a little girl growing up in Chicago. Playing at the park was such a big part of my childhood, I can almost feel the wind in my hair as I swing. Thanks for the memory, it is such a nice shot!
ReplyDeleteShe is just beautiful...
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