The Things I Love About My Daughter

Madison was our only child for four years. She was literally the center of our universe and the poor girl now has to share her life with two little brothers. And let me tell you she does so graciously. She never shows any signs of jealousy - she loves her brothers and is always more than willing to help. I'll never forget her excitement after Tanner was born and her telling my mom after Jayden was born that "she all ready loves him so much and she has only known him for one day" Isn't that precious!

Today, she had a moment that every Mom can identify with. She came upstairs while Tanner and Daddy were outside and said "Mom, can I have a piece of pizza and Tanner would like one too." I said sure and proceeded to heat the two of them pizza up in the microwave. A couple of moments later she came back and said "Mom, I asked Daddy and he would like some too." Perfect, I start heating him pizza too (in my mind I am wondering what is Stephen doing). SO, I go back to doing laundry after I give her the three plates of pizza and I hear her in the kitchen getting cups and drinks out of the cabinet and I realize she is serving her Daddy and Tanner drinks. I thought wow that is so nice of her - she has all ready gotten pizza for them and now she is pouring everyone a drink. Fastforward, and a little while later I walk in her room and see her laying on her bed with tears in her eyes watching tv. I asked her what was wrong and she said "Daddy and Tanner ate without me and I wanted us all to eat together." Apparently, while she was upstairs getting their drinks they went ahead and started without her. Of course, they didn't think about it hurting her feelings, my heart stung for a daughter who wanted to serve her family but wanted to be a part of them too! I can identify with that feeling. I just think that was so sweet. Daddy of course came up and gave lots of apologies and love - he had no idea he had her gentle heart!

After a trip for ice cream with friends and a visit at the Barnes house we came home and Madison decided to sleep in the fort her and Tanner made in her room. Earlier when they were building it Madison was so excited because Tanner went in her fort and said "Oh Madison it is beautiful!" How cute is that! I will leave you with a picture of the "Beautiful Fort"

Thanks for listening to my ramblings about my daughter. As I sat up tonight with everyone sleeping God really put her on my heart and reminded me what a gift she is. Sometimes the boys can take up so much of my time that she gets the "leftovers" and I don't want that!