My Littlest - Yet Bravest

Lila Grace is my youngest by four hours. You wouldn't know if you watched her when she is in her element. She is the one that Savannah goes to if Savannah is too nervous to go into a dark room, down into the basement or into an uncertain setting. I don't blame her, Lila is most likely the one I would chose too.

I picked her up from preschool on Tuesday by myself - for once. I heard the teacher reading a story as I rounded the corner. I assumed she would have six little ones trying to sit still in front of her. Boy, was I wrong. All six kids were standing right in front of her chair, pointing, eagerly listening and very focused on the story. Who was front and center with her index finger pointing to a page and saying, "Eye, that is an eye." My little Miss Grace. That is right!! The youngest and smallest in her class but she is right up there participating and talking (well trying to) like all of the others. I guess I shouldn't be surprised because when Lila puts her mind to it, the sky is the limit.

This was the first time I have been able to watch a child of mine actively participate and enjoy doing so. She was full of life, enjoying herself and completely confident. Put my other two in the same situation and they would be standing in the back, quietly observing. Never have I seen a child of mine take the lead!!

I am so proud of Lila. She is strong, confident, crazy funny (you really have to be around her to appreciate her gift of humor) and, yet, she is very sweet. It took us awhile to get handle on who she is going to be but I am fairly confident that above characteristics will continue to define her. She is just what this quiet and shy family needed!!

Three Down. . .

Hopefully, not two to go. Lila was a little off this morning. I rarely let children in my bathroom when I get ready but today was different. Adeline is still crying if we put her down and Lila was similar. I let Lila join me in my bathroom while Alex had Adeline duty. While standing in my tub Lila emptied her stomach. I give her credit because it was a fantastic location to puke.

She seems fine and is asking for food and drink. Although she isn't fine, I am thankful for her seemingly pleasant mood.

I pray I don't get this!!!