Friday, September 4, 2009

Like sand through an hour glass...








Yesterday Jenna asked me to get down the hour glass from the top shelf in the office so she could play with it. (on my bed!) As I watched her discovering and closely watching the tiny particles of white sand flow in a steady stream from top to bottom, I thought how slow it may seem at first but then, before you know it, the sand is gone from the top, leaving it empty with the bottom full. It's funny how we can't wait for our children to get to the next milestone only to want to reverse time and hold on to their "babyhood". I love snuggling a baby/toddler. They are so soft and sweet smelling, needy and loving. Though Jenna is still a very affectionate girl and is in no way past this stage, I do worry that time will slip away too quickly. She is my baby. She is having her birthday in a couple weeks! A pink party for girl's only. She wants a pink car or a pink bike...she will be four. My heart is breaking writing this! She is a joy in every sense. I love her voice, her soft skin and hair, her "stormy sky" eyes, her expressive face and body language, her willingness to forgive, to love, to experience new things, her independent, strong, sure personality, and her love for things pink and girly. How many outfits did she put on yesterday? Who was she talking to all by herself in the office? How can I bottle her? I guess I better get on the stick with the video camera!!!! Oh how I love you Jean! Little Jenner by the Sea, Jennie Wren, Jane Seymore, Jenna Lyn! OXOoxOxxxO!

3 comments:

Erika said...

I can't believe she'll be 4!! Jenna is such a precious little thing. I absolutely adore these pictures--the colors, Jenna's eyes, they look like they should be in a magazine.

Nikki said...

She is quite a beauty...and nice lighting inside!! I got teary reading about her. I can't wait for my little girl to get here. I now have a peachy pink nursery waiting just for her!!!

Misty said...

Her eyes are very striking! I love your description of them. She is gorgeous. I think that every time I see her. I love her hair as well. She's a darling girl and she is growing up so fast!