You are my sunshine
Dear Grace,I just wanted to take a minute and write down just how truly wonderful you are. I feel so blessed to be your Momma and get a front row seat of how you grow and change daily. Here are my favorite moments from today.
I was in the kitchen and I heard Ava start crying. By the time I could get to my room you were next to her on the bed. You were rubbing her head, leaning in and gently singing 'you are my sunshine.' I paused and watched as you exuded comfort, peace and love on your baby sister. And equally how Ava responded to you. She was completely content, she trusts you, finds comfort in you and smiles everytime she sees you. The compassion and nurture that you show others brings me great joy and pride.
**Never forget to care about people.**
Later in the day, you and I were cuddling and you told me that you would snuggle and make silly faces if you could nap in my bed. I love that you negotiate and bargain, you get that from Daddy! And because you are always on the move, I took you up on your offer; and I enjoyed every single second that I got to hold you close.
**Take time to be close to the ones you love.**
Finally, you asked what we were doing today. I told you that I had school. You grabbed my leg, threw your arms around my waist and I begged me not to go. I wanted more then anything to throw my purse down, scoop you up and give you all my time and attention. But I couldn't. You, Avarey, and Daddy are my main reasons for going to school. My education currently gives me a place to recharge, be challenged and grow in different ways then being home with you. It allows me to finish a goal I set and fulfill a dream. It will help to provide for our family and secure our future. So while I don't like telling you I can't play because I have homework, and I hate leaving you while I go to class, I am proud of myself. This is something I need to keep me Cassey. I want you to know that someday when you are a wife and mother, that you still do things to remind you who Grace is.
**Remember that it's extremely important to honor who you are and take care of yourself. Then you will be able to care for others.**
All I all today was a good day. You make me laugh, crazy, tired, joyful and a little nuts. But I wouldn't change a hair on your body, because you are my sunshine. 
Love,
Momma
