in awe

she never ceases to amaze me.

she's a sleeper.
she slept until 10:30 this morning (and yesterday and the day before) and then got fussy around noon and told me she wanted to go "nie nie". i complied (but assumed it wouldn't go over well) and put her in bed. she slept until 4:30. all day. while i got some much needed work done.

she's brilliant.
when ant got her up from her nap she pointed to the letter E on her shirt and said "Eeee!". no idea where that came from.

she's talented.
she was watching Baby Miracle, The Story of Jonah and the Whale today and started singing along with one of the Bible songs. no idea she knew it.

she's content.
we went to Target tonight and a mother of a little girl the same age commented on how well behaved she was (we had run into each other a few times in the store). not the first time that's happened and I DON'T take it for granted.

she's faithful.
every night when we are having our family hug before bed, she now bows her head and says, "Pay"… waits patiently (with her eyes wide open)… and then says, "AH-MEN!" with much excitement.

it may sound to you like i'm trying to brag, but believe me, i'm not (we have many moments that aren't so sweet). i'm simply trying to document how amazing amelie is so i can look back on these times and cry smile.  :)

every day is new and every day is blessed. thank you, Jesus, for such an amazing opportunity to raise this sweet, smart, kind, funny, lovable little girl.