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Lucy in the Snow

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I think it’s safe to say – and also absolutely delightful – that Lucy has inherited my love of winter and snow.

We didn’t get quite the snowfall that we anticipated, which is honestly sort of a relief, but we got enough that Lucy could go out and play. And she loved it.

She did NOT want to come in. But sometimes we have to do things we don’t want to do so that we don’t freeze our tiny, adorable fingers off, am I right?

It’s still cold here, but the snow’s all melted and I don’t expect we’ll see more this season, so I’m happy Lucy got to experience it this year. Now, as far as I’m concerned, onward to spring and brighter days ahead!

A Little Monday Music

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Y’all, my heart.

I love seeing Lucy play music with her GrandDonnie.

With everything going on, moments like this, they’re just so sweet and wonderful to share. And I think it’s safe to say, this kid will definitely be a musician. It’s going to be so fun helping her find her instrument and watching her learn. 😊

Lucy Is Not Impressed

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We took Lucy to see Santa over the weekend, and well…

She wasn’t scared or anything, but just look at that face!

Bored. So bored. Just utterly unimpressed.

For comparison, this is how she looks at Merlin:

I mean, everyone should find someone who looks at them the way Lucy looks at Merlin.

And the funniest thing about it is, she’s obsessed with all things Christmas and Santa right now. I think maybe it just didn’t click that there was the big guy. But I bet it will next year!

Lucy Blue Is Two!

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Our beautiful sunshine girl turned two over the weekend.

Two magical years with this phenomenal little human. Graham and I feel so lucky to be Lucy’s parents.

We did a small get together with friends yesterday to celebrate. We had cake.

And a pizza party. Lucy loves pizza.

And her Papa Bill. (Isn’t this the sweetest picture ever? Oh my goodness.)

I am just amazed by her. She’s so smart and brave and curious, and she teaches me to be in the moment every day. I wasn’t sure, for a long time, if I wanted to be a mother at all, and I’m grateful – so, so grateful – that I’ve got Lucy in my life.

This is the season for giving thanks, and I’m thankful for my Lucy Elizabeth – that she’s strong and healthy and happy, and that I get to watch her grow up.

My heart is very full.

The Little Girl Who Would Not Nap

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Once upon a time, there was a beautiful little girl named Lucy.

Lucy was very smart and brave, and also very curious. She loved to explore, and to play with her best friend, Merlin the Magic Cat.

Lucy did not love to nap. Every day after lunch, Mama and Lucy would sit down in a quiet room and cuddle, and Mama would sing lullabies. But Lucy did not want to fall asleep.

She only wanted to play and play.

And play and play and play and play and play and play and play.

Lucy could play for hours and just not get tired.

And play and play and play and play and play and…

Everyone has to sleep, silly Lucy.