Reflection

Dear Luthien,

Too often I become frustrated or worry about the things you aren't doing or don't seem to show interest in, or the fact that you are so shy.  I am sorry.

Today during lunch we had another discussion about organic food and why we found a caterpillar on our kale and why that is a good thing.

Then, you sat for a LONG time staring and talking about that caterpillar and teaching your brother how to be gentle with it; and I was grateful.

Grateful for a little girl who may not be interested in picking up a paintbrush at the moment, but for a sweet girl who has forever been a lover and respecter of living things.  A girl who thinks, asks questions, and observes a lot for her age.

Miss Luthien, almost 2

Luthien, 3 1/2 

If you ever did such a thing as drift off to sleep, tonight I would have sung you a song I have sung since you were born, with the lyrics, "....you are you, and there's never going to be anyone like you."  Even Mamas need to be reminded sometimes.

Love,
Mama