First, I took Zoelle out to eat (her choice of restaurant) and then to the musical Annie. We have a local theatre that puts on one major musical production each year and I love musicals. Zoelle loves the movie Annie, so long ago I knew I would be taking her to this.
I felt a little guilty not taking Meridian as well, but I figured she is too young to sit through it without interruption. Plus Zoelle and I need time together. The past few weeks I've found myself getting short with her, and in turn, her with me. I've mentioned before that she is a blonde hair, blue eyed, mini me. She is passionate, loud, and spirited. I am pretty much all of those things in an adult body that now knows how to control myself a bit. ;)
Sometimes, when you are so much like someone, you fight a lot. That is how it is at times with Zoelle and I. It started the day that Meridian was born. I've made many mistakes along the way and being our firstborn, she has to suffer through us basically learning how to be parents. Chris is so much more patient, gentle, and understanding than I am. However, I'm working through it, learning to ask for forgiveness when needed, and relying on God who has to deal with parenting me (which must be VERY similar to what I have to deal with). :)
It's a beautiful thing this parenting business and tonight I got tears in my eyes and chills on my arms as I spent some special time with the girl I still refer to as my baby girl. The wonder in her eyes and the excitement in her voice at all that transpired was so worth the night out. I love her and hope that this time together is a special memory for her and a bonding experience for both of us.
Cute!!! I love both your hair! What did you think of Annie? We loved it!
ReplyDeleteCute pictures! Love her pouting, hahah. She will appreciate and remember this when she's older, trust me! My mom spent 1 on 1 time with me and it's one of my best memories. She somehow managed to do 1 on 1 with all 3 of her kids and she is my hero for that. =)
ReplyDeleteOur hair was wet still because it takes our curls forever to dry! Ha! We loved it! I seriously have never seen such excitement in Zoelle's eyes. She sang a long and talked through the whole thing. I was SO happy to have taken her!
ReplyDeleteCamille-She did not want her pictures taken for part of it because she had just woken up from her nap! Lol! :) Thank you so much for the encouragement that she will love this. I needed to hear that tonight!