Spent all day today getting ready for Meg's two-year old celebration. I really don't think that Meg has a clue what a birthday is, but I did mention to her a couple of times that tomorrow we are having her birthday party, and that Nana and Grandpop and Aunt Lena and Cubby will be here to see her. I assumed that this was all pretty much Greek to her--or at least that it would go in one ear and out the other. I was still assuming that when I was getting her ready for bed tonight, so I decided to tell her about it one more time.
"Meg," I said, "guess what?" Suddenly her face lit up. Locking eyes with me, she shrieked,
"Nana Cuddy!"
How did she know what I was going to say? "That's right!" I said in amazement, "Because it's..."
"Bitday!"
More amazement. "Yes, it's your birthday, and..."
"Pahdee!"
"It's your birthday and we're having a party, Meg, that's right!"
She has never uttered the words "birthday" or "party" before today, so far as I know. Wow, Mommy, you better be real careful what you say... and apparently, even what you think!
Someone is listening...
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David and Cara
Most happily married since October of 2003, we love Jesus Christ, each other, our wild and crazy kids, and serving our beloved church. David is the Ministry Teams and Tech Director at Covenant Life Church; Cara is a wife, mama, homemaker, avid reader, writing-lover, and novice home schooler. Our life isn't what you'd call exciting (though there's never a dull moment), but we love using this blog to share glimpses of our days with our far-flung family members. Even more, we love sealing the grace of God in our hearts by writing down [a tiny bit of] what He's doing in our lives.
Meg
At nine years old, our Meggie is a beautifully unique individual. Her defining characteristic is her irrepressible and contagious zeal for life. She gets excited about everything. She loves people, new experiences, books, school, dance, writing, and taekwondo class. In many ways, she sets the pace for this loud and affectionate brood of ours.
Matthew
Matthew, seven, was born with a sparkle of mischief in his eye--I have the post to prove it. His number one goal and gift is making others laugh. After that, he likes to create stuff--cardboard-and-tape stuff, origami stuff, Lego stuff, zany and offbeat craft stuff. The best part? This funny and creative package opens to reveal a wonderfully tender heart.
Esme
Esme Rose is a five-year-old fairy princess in disguise--or at least, we're pretty sure that's what she believes. Even her daddy (who is not given to the fanciful) says that she was made with an unusually high ratio of pixie dust. Other ingredients include independence, cuddles, stubbornness, sweetness, spunk, drama, fierce flying hugs, and a highly developed sense of femininity.
Graham
Even going through a pretty terrible Terrible Twos isn't so bad when you're also the doted-upon baby of the family. Graham is an expressive, comical, joyful, demanding, feisty, talkative, passionate little bundle of a person. He adores trucks, airplanes, and all other things that go, doggies, clothes, and being outside. He gives killer hugs and loves getting kisses. We can hardly remember what life was like without him.
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