She's Four and Fabulous

We were running errands and shopping.... just us two.  I buckled Braylin in her carseat,  jumped in, and started my car.  Just another day in the life.  Marking things off of our list and racing to our next stop,  I looked in the rearview and saw my beautiful daughter just gazing out of the window. She was tapping her fingers, and singing along to whatever song was on. Sun shining, window down, time stood still for a moment.  I smiled. I couldn't hold back the wetness in my eyes, because JUST LOOK! Look at my little blessing back there in her seat. Here I am running all over town, in a hurry, which isn't 'supposed to be fun,  but WE were having fun!  We have so much fun!!! Braylin is at the age where her little mind is going 90 to nothin. She has questions, comments, and silly things to say. She sees the world! And she wants to talk about it!

 "Momma, what's wrong with the sun today?"
"Well, its cloudy today."
"Why is it cloudy", she asked.
"Because God decided to bless us with clouds that may rain and water our flowers."
"Oh, ok!"

"Momma, what color car do you like?"
"Ohhh... I like black cars."
"Can you ask me what color I like?"
"Sure. What color car do you like?"
"Green!"

She walked (ran, pulled, jumped)  hand-in-hand with me right into every store with a smile and we talked about nothing and everything (because that is possible with an almost 4 year old), and it will never get old. And I beg it to never go away. Those inquisitive talks that sometimes shock the heck out of me... I cannot believe that my own little girl is so very smart. She can see the big world, and at the same time see those little things that adults take for granted and/or choose to overlook. It seems that she wears God's glasses sometimes. We could ALL learn a thing from her (and every young child for that matter).

"Momma, why is there trash on the street?"
"Because....",  and she interrupted me before I could answer.

"I KNOW!!!! Because they should've put that in the trash! That is soooo ugly that      somebody put their trash on the street! We need to pick it up for them!"

          "Yep, you are exactly right, Bray."

"Momma, can i fly like Tinker Bell? I have wings like her and I want to fly!"  I struggled to find an answer because I would hate to be the guilty person who shattered that dream.

"Well, you weren't made to fly. Your wings are pretend."   (Oh, no. Did I just ruin this whole little dream of hers?)

"I know, Momma!  I have an idea! Can we pweease go back to Disney so I can ask Tinker Bell for some magic?"  I just need magic and then I can fly!    I couldn't tell her no. And I didn't have a great response...

"Sure Bray! Maybe one of these days we can go back to Disney." and I smiled.

"Thank you, Momma, and I can not fly outside because I would go too, too high and then you wouldn't be able to see me and I would get lost, so I'll just fly inside the house, ok?" 

"That's a good idea, Bray. I would never want to lose you because you flew too high."

She is so creative and thoughtful. I will ride the wave with her! And I will indulge, cherish, and hold on to these little moments.  FLY BABY GIRL! Chase those dreams!  I'll alway be right here waiting with my hand in the air.


What will I do when it's time for Braylin to go to school, and I don't have that partner in crime to run errands with or the daily conversations that sometimes keep my own two feet on the ground,  or that munchkin that refuses to leave me alone for five minutes, but always seems to keep me entertained with her thoughts for the day?  What will I do without that???  Yes, we have our days... SHE has her days. Everyday is NOT as enjoyable as others (believe me). But I'm watching my baby grow before my eyes. From infant, to toddler, to little girl that has become so in-tuned with people and her surroundings.  What a blessing that I haven't had to miss a day thus far. She makes me smile. She makes me see the world from an innocent and graceful point of view. Wow! What a gift.

Oh, God thank you for this gift. October 9, 2010 has forever blessed this life.

She's healthy, growing, thriving, and always running.
She's audacious and willing.
She's attentive, gracious, and polite.
She's quiet but determined. 
She pushes the envelope.
She's inventive and completely whimsical.
She has a humbling and poetic view of her world.
Listen to her. 
She can be bossy but endearing.
She's strong and full of life.
Learn from her.
She's the perfect combination of princess and warrior.
My precious, vibrant, little girl is 4 years old.

Our adventure continues...

HAPPY, HAPPY BIRTHDAY

 BRAYLIN JAE PERCIFULL!

SHE IS DELIGHTFULLY

 CHAOTIC; a beautiful mess.

Loving her is a 

splendid adventure.

All you need is love...
a tiara,
some fairy wings,
and maybe a cookie!
(Oreo, that is!)

My how time flies.

Not a baby anymore. Look at how far she's come. You'd never know that she was born 1.7 lbs.
(That pic was the 1st time I got to hold Braylin which was 4 days after she was born.