Happy Valentine's Day!

Well today is Valentine's Day and in just two short days Lai will be 8 years old. I can't believe she is turning 8, it doesn't feel like it's been eight years. I can still remember the first time I ever saw her. She was so tiny and delicate like a budding flower. But now, now she can hold her own. She is determined, strong willed, beautiful, smart, loving, kind, and caring. But most of all she is her own person. She of course has her not so great traits like, being hard headed, stubborn, listening to what she wants to hear, and oh how I love the sassyness. But through the good and the bad I love her with all of my heart. I don't think I'm ready for her to be 8 yet, but there is nothing I can do to stop her from growing up. She loves all things related to Fashion. She draws clothing designs and she wants to learn how to sew so she can make clothes for her dolls. She dreams of being a fashion designer and stylist when she grows up. But with each passing day she is growing up. She loves all things girly and has a HUGE collection of purses. She loves painting her nails, playing in make-up, playing dress up, and at the tender age of 3 she could run in high heels with no problem. I remember wishing for her to be able to walk, and talk, and go to kindergarten. But now I wish I could rewind back to those days and just admire them. I am going to try my best to just enjoy year 8 and not rush the year away. I will enjoy the good, overcome the bad, and love the experience of seeing her bloom into a lovely young lady. So instead of rushing through these last two days, I am going to hold her tight and cherish the last 2 days of her being 7 while I still can. Because when it's gone, it's gone and it will soon just be a memory.