childhood excitement

M, i hope you read all of these posts one day but this one especially is for you. i hope you never lose your precious zeal for adventure. you get so excited when we have something special planned for you—which, by the way, could be anything from a playdate with a friend to going to a ballgame. tonight you went with your daddy to see the dancing horses at the stock show. you're particularly into horses right now (my little ponies, unicorns, winged horses) so as soon as i told you that you were going your eyes lit up and you drew your hands to your mouth with a gasp. since the horses are going to be dressed up in their performance bling, you wanted to be particularly "fancy" for the show. you chose a dress and your fancy shoes with pink sparklies. you were hopping around the house, all dressed up waiting for daddy to get home. the littlest things were getting you so excited. as soon as daddy walked in you were chattering nonstop. you blew me a thousand kisses on your way out the door and when you saw the shining full moon you got so excited you exclaimed "i see the moon, momma, it's so bright and shiny. you have to come look. you have to come see." you waved and waved, beckoning me outside to see the glorious moon. i confirmed your reason for glee and as i closed the door and you went skipping off to the garage, i caught your daddy's glance and we were both grinning from ear to ear. we love you precious baby girl. i hope these memories leave a lasting impression on me.