Hanging With My Girl

Tonight, Hailey and I filled eggs for her Easter party at school tomorrow. We got Reese's ready too. I remember when I only had Hailey to take care of (WHAT A JOKE THAT WAS! Sorry...had to add that) and I use to think about her getting older and how I couldn't wait to hang out with her rather than care for her every need. And....I've gotten there. And....I love it. She's past the stubborn two's where I thought she and I would butt heads forever over me trying to get her to eat, while she refused, and over constant "debates" on what she was going to wear (aka. whatever I wanted, she refused). Don't get me wrong, I loved just having her (AGAIN, WHAT A JOKE THAT WAS!) and she and I had way more fun moments than bad, but now she's reached a new stage.

We get to talk back and forth. She has the greatest sense of humor. She's sensitive and so creative. Her sisters adore her and she knows it and she sets a good example for them most of the time.

So tonight, I took this picture because I want to make sure I always note the little things in our family.....like hanging out together on the floor and putting eggs together for Easter.

And then, I pulled out the video camera because we had music playing in the background and she started dancing and I wanted to capture the pure, innocent, Hailey that loves to go crazy and dance. I miss her being little, but I love that she's growing into such a happy child. And I really love that she loves to hang out with me because I know this phase will not last forever. You know what she's excited about for tomorrow? We're going shopping for her Easter dress. She let me know that she wants to pick it out this year because she just loves shopping....that's my Hailes!