Was that your daughter just in here?
the sales assistant at Mimco asks, as Grandma whisks you off to shop at Oroton.
Oh yes, I laugh, she’s mine. Before I know it there are four sales assistant behind the desk gushing, and gasping at how adorable you are. I gush right back.
Just before that an elderly man was trying to get your attention by making duck noises. He smiled and laughed at you, and you threw him a Heeeey! {accompanied by a quick wave} back.
You demand to carry our shopping bags. Only the smalls ones. You swagger around, just like you own the place.
We head to the grocery store to grab a few things. Women everywhere point and goo over you. Did you see her? I hear them whisper, She’s the cutest little thing EVER.
I run ahead to collect the few things I need and leave you to dawdle with Grandma. From the dairy section I hear a little voice calling, Mummy, Mummy, Mummy. I know that voice too well.
You catch a glimpse of me from all the way down the aisle and your face lights up and you begin to run. You seem so small from afar. Usually you’re in my arms, and I know how big you are, but in that moment I realise just how teeny you are. I smile, my arms filled with groceries and I fight back the tears. Happy tears.
You run so fast that your legs seem to be running faster than your body can keep up with, but you make it all the way to me. Arms wide open. And we’re together again.
You’re a little bundle of joy, my Lacey. You truly are. You bring joy to everyone around you. But most of all you bring joy to us, Mummy and Daddy. That smile. Your hugs. You’re filled with energy. You talk non-stop. You’re demanding, telling us to sit, walk, jump. And we do just as we’re told.
My Lacey. My love. Thank you for bringing such joy. xx
Can't believe she's 21 months!!?? Time is a flying! Love the little hair clip too! xx
Wow 21 months. I was reading through your archives and it's so nice to read about all the little changes. She sounds like such a joy.
Another absolutely beautiful letter to little (or big?!) Lacey. She's going to love reading them all when she's old enough! x
That is just gorgeous. Dont you just love their face when they see you. Like you are there just for them. Their happiness lights up your heart.
Beautiful. Just beautiful!
Linda J
It's amazing that as a mother, I read your post and instantly knew the love you felt for your beautiful little girl as you put together that post!
Just gorgeous
x
Oh that made me cry some happy tears of my own. Reminds me of my little girl who runs around the shops saying “Hello” to everyone. There's nothing like a cheerful child to make people laugh!
PS – you inspired me! Just wrote a blog piece about my little one lighting up my life with her talking.
Thanks xo
http://writingloud.blogspot.com/
Found myself looking for a 'like' button. That was just such a lovely post.
I wrote my daughter a letter today, too! Her first birthday, definately cause for a letter written to her, I thought! Your letter was lovely…
lacey is so lucky to have a loving mum like you. I am lucky to have you as a daughter and her as my first grandaughter.xx