This posting is a little different. This is a story I made up for A. When she was still a baby. I want to record it here hoping she'll find and remember it one day.
It was bedtime. Mommy kissed her, hugged her, and said, "I love you sweetest girl." The little girl asked, "Mommy how much do you love me? "Mommy thought for a moment. Then answered with a smile. "My sweet little angel love, I love you more than there are bugs in the world. More than all the leaves on all of the trees. I love you more than all the drops of water in the oceans. More than all the grains of sand on the beaches. I love you more than we love chocolate (big hugs my little chocoholic). Much more than ice cream. I love you one more than the biggest number there is. More than all the coins in the world. I love you even more than there are stars in the sky. I love you more than the infinity of space."(remember that infinity means never ending). The little girl asked, "Mommy how long will you love me?" Mommy hugged her and said, "my wonderful child, I will love you until, the dog stands up and says hello. Until vegetables taste like chocolate bars. Until the moon falls from the sky. Some day, when you grow up and maybe become a Mommy, even then, I will still love you. I will love you longer than the end of time. No matter what, I will love you, Forever and Always, plus One more Day." That's exactly how much I love you sweetest girl. I miss you little one. I hope you smiled and giggled today! Hugs, Kisses, Mom
