Lately, though, Aurora has really come into her own. I am not sure if I can pinpoint the change. But there IS a change. I've been thinking about whether or not it has something to do with her teacher this past year (whom I have deep respect and love for), or whether it's just that she's growing up. I don't know.
All of the good things I said about her above still stand. She's still got ants in her pants, she's still dramatic (though much less often in a negative way), she's still creative and hilarious. She's definitely got spirit. Most of all, she is still lovable. But all Chris and I can say about her lately is how incredibly sweet, introspective, calm, respectful, agreeable and just plain lovely she is right now. She's still constantly making us laugh. The thing is, she is just making us cry (in frustration and defeat) far, far, far less. We're enjoying her more and more; worrying less and less. It's a breath of fresh air. It's joyous. It's beautiful.
Most of all, we are enjoying seeing Aurora enjoy her childhood. She is enjoying her summer. She is owning the neighbourhood on her bike. She's discovering a love of reading. Like all girls her age, she's into Webkinz. She's running off to the park with Supie, without casting a look back, almost every day. It's just such a pleasure to watch Rory -- carefree!
This week Aurora has rediscovered her love for her American Girl dolls after seeing her favorite doll in live-action on the big screen -- Kit Kittredge -- An American Girl. It was so fun to take her (and her doll Kit) to the movies to see this story she's enjoyed, come to life. She was just a doll herself! I just love spending time with her. I always did...but now...it is just that much sweeter.
Here she is, tonight, with her "Just Like Me" American girl...dressed in matching jammies:
My beautiful girl, I love you!
1 comment:
that is so cool, to see her growing and changing like that. thanks for sharing, she's so sweet...
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