Anyone who knows Little Miss will tell you she is slow to warm up... to say the least. Coming out of her shell has literally been accomplished at a snail's pace with the help of some patient and talented people over the course of years. Every time we've had some little breakthrough, it's awe-inspiring. Really, she's a sweetheart. She's been called "possibly the nicest girl in school."
Little Miss started talking late. When she did, her first sentence was "I'm the queen!" Though I was certain of it's accuracy, I had little grasp of the evergreen quality of her statement.
Hugs from this child have an incredibly intoxicating quality. Cuddle with her for 10 minutes and you will feel so relaxed you will fall asleep!
After months of vision therapy, Little Miss started picking out cars in a parking lot. She compared and contrasted near-identical Pontiac Grand Ams... my excitement was nearly impossible to contain!
The first time she ever got dizzy, she brought tears to my eyes.
Hearing her read (there was a time when teachers and parents alike wondered if it was possible) - another emotional moment.
There've been many hard-earned milestones and accomplishments. Possibly none as profound as her recent increase in ability to express her emotions. We realized the full expansion of her abilities one night over dinner.
The son and hubby were ribbing our Little Miss. I sat and ate. It was all in good fun, nothing mean at all. Little Miss is always a good sport anyway. Most everything rolls off her back... but not quite this time. I cannot begin to recall what was said, only that the laughs (hers included) were perforated by a bubbling exclamation:
"Knock it off, you jackass!"
Whaaaaaaaaaat did she just say???
You have to know (once we stopped laughing) this has become the new family anthem! Our sweet little girl laid those boys out in under five words, and no one in these parts will forget the power of her directive anytime soon! Talk about a tension breaker!
It's been stolen by everyone... but me... for now... I'm saving it. I have the perfect moment in mind. Good things come to those who wait...
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