1. I love how she still loves to snuggle with me. She'll reach up to be held and then rub her head right into my chest or shoulder. When I go to put her down she'll cling really tight to me and shake her head.
2. I love how much she likes playing with the big boys. She prefers rough and tumble play to quiet doll-playing play. I love how she enjoys playing with cars and trucks.
3. I love it when she asks Doug to do something after I've told her "no" (don't tell her I like it). Around dinner time she tries to get me to open a package of fruit snacks. Soon after I say "no", she comes in with them open and eating them happily. Sure enough, daddy opened them for her. I act upset, but really, I find it funny---until it happens when she's 16!
4. I love how she's trying to be more independent by putting on her own clothes in the morning. She gets very upset if I try to help her get her shirt on. The look she gets on her face when it's finally on right is so priceless.
5. I love the look of adoration she gives Miriam when they're playing together nicely. As long as they're both in a good mood they play together so well, and Shaylynn will do anything Miriam asks her to. It is so fun to watch them interacting.
6. I love that she is a good eater. The more elaborate the meal, the better she'll eat. For example, she won't eat a cheese sandwich, but if you grill it, and serve it with soup--it will be gone in a heart beat.
7. I love how much she loves her daddy. She gets so excited to see him come through the door. If she's in the other room and hears him come home, she comes runny and yelling, "Daddy, daddy, daddy" until he picks her up and gives her a hug.
8. I love how she fights to say prayers. Ever meal, bedtime, FHE, anytime there is a prayer to be said, there is a fight. If she gets laid in bed without praying she flips out. Sometimes she'll accept help with the words, but usually it's the same babble over and over until one of us helps her end it. I'm sure Heavenly Father knows exactly what she's thinking and is loving her prayers as much as I do.
I LOVE YOU SHAY!
Shaylynn tags: Mason, Tennyson, Weston, Madison, Melanie Anna, Kaden, Spencer, and Bennett
