don't get any bigger.
don't want anyone but me.
don't learn the proper pronunciation of the word, "strong."
don't run steadily.
don't grow lean.
don't chew with your mouth closed.
don't figure out napkins.
don't count past 14.
don't give up rocking.
don't sleep without lovey.
stay afraid of toilets flushing, ocean waves, big dogs---and flies.
stay grubby and plump.
stay a little smelly.
stay gap-toothed and goofy.
stay slightly off-balance.
stay interested in bugs.
stay good at jokes.
stay softly curly.
stay heartbroken at harsh words.
stay great at dancing.
won't you?
PLEASE.
just stay.
I miss her little voice :)
ReplyDeleteOh, my. I have no words except lovely and very sweet, inadequate though they are.
ReplyDeleteI love this post with all my heart and soul.
ReplyDeletei love love love that last picture. oh the light! oh the little person!
ReplyDeleteThat makes me want to cry. I feel like you know exactly what I am thinking about my baby too! They just grow up too fast. What a sweet post!
ReplyDeleteAw that made me get choked up!
ReplyDeletereally beautifully said! i love reading your writing!
ReplyDeletewe missed you at the wedding. it wasn't too hectic (everyone left their kids at home).