Girl Power

My parents wished many a time that I too would deal with a stubborn sensitive "pouty" girl.

Some days I think they got their wish. I'm sure they're pleased with the results. ;)

Walking down the street, we stop to chat with an elderly neighbour.
The conversation goes on about haircuts, and I explain that Melanie is excited to have her hair cut by scissors, since she's not allowed to get it buzzed like her handsome brothers, so we try make her feel like she's getting special treatment.
"I don't have any hair to get cut" says our neighbour, taking off his hat to show Melanie his head.
She grins, and giggles loudly to me,
"Mommy, Grandpa is a baby!!"
(Meaning, he's got a fuzzy bald looking head like Daniel.)

Melanie is such a treasure, our family would be incomplete without her!

The other day we were walking "in the woods" and she says:
"Mommy, are there real bears here?"
"I don't know," Says I. (Although I strongly doubt it.)
"That's ok, God will save us."