Coversations with Mia

I'd like to share with you a conversation that Jahmia and I had last week. I'll set the scene for you...

Found parking in front of the house and noticed that the kitchen window was open. So, while I'm gathering my things to take inside, I give a little whistle. (We Hudson's have a special whistle that is entirely unique to us, it's our identifying whistle.) Seconds later I hear Jahmia squeal for joy and shout"Mommy's home!" As I am making my way to the stairs, what do I see? Two smiles, beaming bright welcoming me home. Cole is holding Jahmia up so she can see me.

"How are you?" I cheerfully address my daughter.
Jahmia's response, "PEANUT BUTTER!"
A little surprised, wasn't quite what I was expecting, but I reply, "JELLY"
Still smiling, she blasts out, "JELLY BEAN!"
I think I let out a little chuckle, but inside I'm busting up! "SILLY BEAN!" I blurted out.


What's waiting for me at the top of the stairs? None other than my husband with a kiss and my bouncing "silly bean" with the biggest hug! I am sooooo blessed!

Brown Bear

"Brown Bear, Brown Bear what do you see?"

"I see a Red Bird looking at me."

... as my nose follows the scent of fresh baked chocolate cupcakes, so mine ears to my daughter's jovial narration of her new favorite story.

Being careful not to disturb this precious moment, I wait eagerly to enter her space. Which should I do first: Congratulate and praise her for reading her first story or do I not interrupt her at all and let her finish?

My answer... get the camera!