Kiera, thank you for tonight.

I just put my "bugger" down for the night and am a little overwhelmed with how much I love my little girl. Mom is away for the weekend on the MS 50 mile walk, and we miss her a ton. Although I do have to say I've been looking forward to this Daddy/Daughter weekend for quite awhile. It is just fascinating to watch Kiera while we play. You can just see things clicking in her little head as she does them. She is so proud when she accomplishes her task, she immediatly runs over with a huge smile and squeal of delight to show you watch she did. I am so blessed to be a part of her life.

HOW TRUE!!! I just remembered something Rachel told me she had overheard the other day. Something to the effect of "Stop to bend down and look at the rocks and ants from a few inches away, it reminds you of what it is like to view the world from a child's eyes". That was me tonight. Playing peekaboo with the dinner plate (sorry mom), laughing histarically at every bite as we shared in frozen peaches, changing all the dolls' imaginary diapers while constantly giggling, coloring at the desk while sitting side by side in a big office chair, and bulidng a fort out of the kitchen table. There is nothing that can melt away the stress and pressure of everyday life like the joy of being a kid again.

So walk well Mom, know that your husband and daughter will be eagerly awaiting you at the finish line on Sunday, maybe a little goofier than when you left them. And for tomorrow.....in the words of Marva Dawn....I can't wait to get up in the morning and join God in the day!!!!

Sorry about the quality of the pics...I had already converted them to be sent via MMS.