Carlie

This little girl is a slice of heaven. She's beautiful, funny, lovable, cuddly, and smart. She's an angel, and I tell her that every night before she goes to bed. Lately, this little slice of heaven has been giving mommy a run for her money! She's beginning to excercise her first acts of independence and raises her voice to remind you, who is in charge. She likes what she likes and wants what she wants....when she wants it. She's not big on going outside, doesn't love the grass, not crazy about the pool, and isn't quite the "adapter" that some children are at this age. She is perfectly happy, within the four walls of our home and that's about it. Regardless of this "phase", that can be exhausting for mommy, in 100 degree heat and during first trimester nausea, I am blessed beyond measure. Her smile lights up the room. Her giggles make you laugh. Her blue eyes can knock you over. This little girl is a slice of heaven. I tell her every night she is mommy's angel and there is no tantrum big enough for me to feel any different. "Every child you encounter is a divine appointment" (Wess Stafford, Compassion International).