This little girl listens to me because she knows I’m in charge now. ⁣
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It wasn’t always this way. ⁣
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One time when I visited my mom, I flipped through some old photo albums and took a few pictures of my younger self home so that I could get to know her better. I wanted to understand her sadness, seriousness and what brought her complete and utter joy.⁣
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I’ve learned…⁣
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She loves to ask a million questions, learn from her mom, make up new games, play with cabbage patch dolls, wrap herself in her blankie, read books, care for her baby sister and wear ponytails. She feels so special when her mom bakes blueberry muffins for her!⁣
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She gets confused when adults are too busy and is easily overwhelmed by others emotions because she feels everything so deeply. She hates waiting for parties to start, not being allowed to have sleepovers with her cousins or having to wear a coat over her Halloween costume. ⁣
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She needs a lot of attention, time to explore and to feel safe enjoying life. She loves playing with people who feel warm and spacious. ⁣
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I’ve learned she doesn’t always know how to feel comfortable being on her own. ⁣
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Mopey green eyes or a furrow on her brow tell me she needs my love. I’m here to remind her that her innocence is one of the best things about her! ⁣
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When she trusts in love, watch out she’s the goofiest and sweetest girl around. ⁣
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I got you babe. It’s you and me for the rest of time.⁣