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In honor of Olivia's birthday, here are 9 things I love about her:
1. She is the bravest girl I know. Braver than me, I think. She'll go on any ride, no matter how scary. She'll try any food. When she was just 4, and I found a scary spider in the bathtub, I called her in. She took one look at it, said "This one needs a shoe." She then got a shoe, smashed the spider, picked it up with toilet paper and flushed it down the toilet. She's braver than me.
2. She is incredibly helpful. She has lots of chores around the house, and only sometimes complains. She looks for ways to help me, and will sweep the floor without being asked, pick up her brothers' messes with little resistance, will get me anything I ask her to. She's amazing.
3. She is kind to everyone. Even if they're not always kind to her. All of her teachers have commented on her kindness.
4. She is the best big sister in the world. She loves her brothers more than you can imagine. She has never shown even an ounce of anything other than complete love. She changes diapers, gets clothes out and on, reads books, entertains and adores them.
5. She is incredibly smart and beautiful. I'd love her even if she weren't, but I'm glad she is!
6. She gives amazing back rubs. She has been practicing, and now gets paid $1 for 15 minutes. She may have a future as a masseuse.
7. She has great confidence. She can sing a solo in church or in front of her whole school and not freak out one bit.
8. She dreams big. Right now, she has decided that when she grows up, she'll be a vet, an astronaut or a rock star. Or she might work at Safeway. (Her ideas, not mine) I know she can do and be anything she wants to.
9. She tells me she loves me every day. Even if I've yelled at her. And I know she means it. And I love her too...
1 comment:
Happy Birthday Olivia!! I love the story about the spider. That's so funny. I think I'll have to have her come over and give me a back rub. Tell her I'll double what she's making at your house! =o)
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