Vivian the Fairy Princess

What an amazing few days I have had visiting my cousin Claire, her husband George and daughter, Vivian.

I first must tell you that although I have had a great desire to go visit them since Vivian's birth, (she is now almost 3), it was greatly enhanced by an email Claire recently sent.

In the subject line it said: Actual conversation in our day.

The body of the email said this;
Vivian, while picking something very large out of her nose: I'm going to keep this forever.
Claire: In our society people generally don't keep boogers. They throw them in the garbage.
Vivian: Well, in my m'aciety we keep these forever. I sticked it to your shirt.
Claire: Thank you.

After this email I knew I had to go and see Vivian's m'aciety.



Check out the pictures. Isn't she gorgeous? I had such a wonderful time reading, playing, reading and reading some more with her. I had found an adorable fairy outfit for her and she loved it. I think she put it on at least once a day while I was there.


















What did I come away with after this visit?

Enjoy the moment.

I cannot tell you how many times I was reminded of something one of my daughters did when they were young. I found myself wishing for that time in my life again, even if just for a moment. Just to hear the squeals of laughter, the giggles, even the sniffles accompanied by tears. How often I thought "I can't wait 'till they grow up." I couldn't have been more wrong.

Thanks Claire, George and mostly, Vivian, for letting me invade your space and time, for humoring me and for letting me enjoy some of those beautiful moments that can only come when playing with a child. I will be eternally grateful!