Finding magic in the little things...

"Enjoy the little things, for one day you may look back and realize they were the big things."

Robert Brault 

It is the little things I want to remember...

The way Willow Bean likes to wrap my hair around her fingers as she sucks her thumb. The way she nestles her head in my neck when we tell stories at bedtime. The way she bounces when she's excited and laughs like Earnie from the muppets. The way she adores her big sister and follows her around wanting to be part of every adventure! I want to remember how she's not afraid of anything but eager to explore and try new things: a lover of heights, animals, sensory exploration and food!! I want to remember how her lashes cast shadows on her cheeks while she sleeps! I want to remember her wonderful hand gestures as she enthusiastically babbles half words half gibberish! I want to remember her hugs that carry all the love in the world!

I want to remember the way Cici has started to tell stories of magic lands giving us each a special part to play. The way she cups my face, looks into my eyes and kisses me on the nose! The way she loves to skip down the sidewalk holding hands and singing "let's go fly a kite". The way she asks for her leg or arm to be tickled as we tell stories under the covers. The way it feels when I let go of her hand and hold my breath each time we get close to a street knowing its time to trust her. The way she comforts her sister and consoles her when Justin or I can't.

The way both girls light up when Justin walks through the door. The way they snuggle around him when he reads to them. The way we laugh during our Saturday morning wild dance parties. The way we cry (well the girls first...and after they're safely in bed, we follow suit) on an especially long day! The way they all make me full and strong and scared and brave...but always loved.