My wish list for Tricia

I'm always up for a challenge. The CF blog that I told you about last week had a great idea. One of the comment's was from a mom and she challenged all mom's to make a list of things they cannot wait for Tricia to experience. At different points of everyday since hearing their story I have thought about this for Tricia. She has forced me to rethink my parenting, because I know she would give anything to have some of these experiences right now. So Tricia, this is my wish list for you:

1. Reading bedtimes stories snuggled next to Gwyneth.

2. Hearing her clap, dance, and say yea!!! for daddy when he gets through singing at church on Sunday morning.

3. Watching Gwyneth torment your poor pug, but watching the same dog protect her from the world whenever possible.

4. Having her run to you when daddy tells her no, just to see if you'll agree with him.

5. Watching daddy melt long before you do because she bats her eyes and says, "daddy peeaas..."

6. Getting thrown up on and peed on all on the same day.

7. Not remembering what you used to carry in your bag/purse before it was full of cheerios, toys, stickers, crayons, dog biscuits, and the tv remote you have been looking for the last few days.

8. Hearing "mama" for the first time.

9. Watching Gwyneth care for her baby doll, you get a glimpse into how she thinks you care for her.

10. Feeling tiny fingers curled around yours as you pray together.

11. Dancing all the time, to made up songs that you will only sing for her, and maybe Nate. :-)

12. Putting your head on the pillow, knowing that when you close your eyes, she will cry...finally you give up, get comfy and close them, sure enough, she cries.

13. Endless trips to the potty for nothing.

14. Snuggle time at the end of the day.

15. The first time she tries to hit an old lady at church for getting way too close to her face, way too many times.

16. Reminding yourself everyday that she is God's child just like you are. He knows what is best for her. He does not have any grandchildren.

We are praying for you!!!