"Just like you, Mommy"

When days get challenging, I think I'm just going to get on the computer (or pick up the "blog book" once I finally sit down and arrange to get this printed) and go to August 27, 2010.

Today, Kristina was running a fever so I had to stay home with her.  She was a cuddle-bunny, a sure indication that she's not feeling well.  Later in the afternoon, I had to take her out to my hair appointment ~ a challenge that actually went much better than I ever thought could.  It was also a chance for Kristina to show Shushan the modifications she made to last weeks' haircut.  Like everyone said, looks like it's a right of passage -- something most parents go through in one form or another.  Thank you, everyone, for your comments of support!

Anyways, Kristina sat in a chair watching Shushan trim my hair and then apply the root color (ok, there you have it -- the truth comes out).  Kristina thought it looked funny and had no problem telling me that I "smell funny, too."  Some day you may know, kiddo....

Kristina showed off to all the hairdressers her hairstyling talents and how she can wrap a hairband in her hair in record-breaking time not allowing any stray hairs to go awry.  She folded up the capes (tucking the cape under her chin while using both hands to fold the ends together) and moved things out of the way while the stylists swept the floor.  She also entertained everyone with a few YouTube videos (ABC songs) on my iPhone -- over and over and over again.  I really was proud of how well-behaved she was.

On the way home, I began to whistle and this is how our conversation went:

Kristina:  Mommy, I no can do that.
Me:  You can't whistle yet, Kristina - but someday, when you're bigger.
Kristina:  When I'm bigger, I want to be a mommy.
Me:  A mommy?  That's wonderful, honey.
Kristina:  A mommy just like you, Mommy.

**sigh**  :)

This was just one of those heartwarming moments that made me get a lump in my throat and reminds me how blessed we are.  And this conversation is on the heels of 3 days of "I love you so much, Mommy" -- just out of the blue.  We certainly have our day-to-day challenges but moments like these make life so wonderful.

The photo quality isn't great (iPhone in a poorly lit hallway) but just reflective of a little girl who just wasn't feeling at the top of her game today.  "I no feel good, Mommy.  I no feel good, Daddy."