Clemantines

My lovely little Echo,

I try to feed you as healthy as possible, just like I fed and still feed Zoe. By comparison, though, at least for now, you are less naturally inclined to healthy eating than your sister. Surprisingly, you like broccoli and salmon, so I cook  both often. I grab on to any other health food you show interest in, and let you indulge to your heart's desire.

Over the last weekend I bought a bag of clementines - first of the season. I pealed one for you - repeating as I "peel, peel, peel." You said "more more" with your finger tips, and attempted to open the fridge door, resting your meaningful eyes on me. When I opened the door, you pointed at the clementine bag "that that that." I "peal, peal, pealed" another one. And so it went on, until you ate five. Unfortunately it's not the season yet, so once the bag was done, I couldn't find another store that sold clementines. Disappointed that  I couldn't give you more. This past weekend the same store had one single bag left. I grabbed it for you.

When you see us getting ready to leave, you bring your shoes, point at your jacked hanging from the coat rack and help us put it on you. You know how it all works. It's so easy to dress you.

When you are exhausted, you grab your blanket in one hand, and come to me, one thumb in the mouth.

I asked your daycare teacher what your favorite toys are. By far books, she said. At home, you keep bringing us books to read. If I'm busy, I tell you to take it to papa, and off you go, to give him the book.

I love you, little awesome girl!

Mama