seventeen months

dear gracie,
you light up my life. i look forward to hearing your giggle and seeing your bright smile. you have grown into a little girl with a huge personality! i never in a million years imagined that someone who has only been on this earth for seventeen months could be so full of joy, knowledge, sass 🙂 and love. i look into your eyes and i see greatness. i look into your heart and see goodness. you have learned how to press my buttons but that usually makes me giggle. you are just like your daddy and love to make others laugh. it is neat to see your reactions and excitement mimic mine. i don’t even know where to begin with your adventurousness and your independence. let’s just say that you are fearless and you crave exploring. again, those traits will take you so far. you are sweet and loving and i adore you more than words can express. 
graciously in love,
momma