The things I cherish

So this post will most likely be sappy as all get out. I just wanted to make a list of all the things my girls do that make my heart melt and things I'll always cherish, reguardless whether they grow out of them or not :o)

*Ariel using my hair as a security blanket. She's been doing this for years.. whenever she needs comfort she lays behind me and just twirls or strokes my hair. She'll wake up from a sound sleep come up next to me and say "I want to play with your hair" and just cuddle up closely and do so until she falls asleep.
*Clarity's story time. She'll grab a book or brochure and sit there and "read" to me. Just jabbering away pointing at the pictures or words. It's so precious. I'll ask her questions about her story and she'll just beam with a smile and tell me all about it.
*Ariel's poems and songs. They can be so sweet or absurdly silly. They usually always rhyme which I find very impressive for someone her age. Hearing her little voice singing me something she made up on her own... I can't help but smile.
*Clarity's version of Twinkle Twinkle Little Star. I dont think she sings any of the words.. again just her own little jibberish but the melody is perfect and I love to listen to it. Too cute.
*The girls dancing to songs together. They're so funny!
*Clarity playing "Where's the baby".. our little version of peekaboo. We also love to play this game where we hide our faces and do the theme of jaws in a dah-dah-dah sound and she just squeals everytime.
*Their cuddles and kisses. I am so blessed in the fact that both of my babies are just so affectionate. There is nothing I love more than a kiss, hug or I love you that comes out of nowhere.
* The smiles and laughter they share as they play together. I love sitting on the outside looking into their own little world as they giggle over something they only know. It's wonderful to see their friendship grow everyday.
*Ariel's passion for dinosaurs. Wow does she love those things. I can't wait to see what kind of passions Clarity has as she gets up in toddlerhood.

So now I'm sitting here with tears in my eyes thanking God for his blessings and all the little moments I get to share with these two angels on earth. I pray for his protection over them and that I have a lifetime to watch them learn and discover and grow into the beautiful people he has destined them to be.