my aubrey

Aubrey didn't have school yesterday, so the girls and I ventured out in the rain for a couple of hours. We had to make a stop at Target for diapers and tampons (not both for me, although diapers are necessary at times...). We decided to eat there. The girls got a hot dog and I got some chili...I was sitting across from Aubrey and I just kept looking at her, thinking, I can't believe she's mine. She's so beautiful and so sweet (most of the time). I love looking into her big brown eyes and wondering what she's thinking. I get butterflies in my tummy when I tuck her in at night (and when I roll over and see her next to me in the morning).

The other night, as she was literally drifting off to sleep, she said "Mommy..."
I responded, "Yes, Aubrey."
She said in a soft voice, "I like you."
And that was it...she was fast asleep. I love that her last thought of the day was that she likes me.

I hope that never changes.

Dave and I created her, and she is the best of both of us. I loved having her home all day yesterday. I loved watching her watch the world. I loved holding her hand as we walked to the playscape in the mall. I loved it when she rolled her eyes at me and said, "Silly Addy" as Addy made her typical getaway attempt at Target. I love her, I love her, I love her. And I started missing her the minute I dropped her off at school today...