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Matching Umbrella

May 8, 2012 by Elaine

The rain has stopped but the puddles in the driveway call her name.  She loves to jump and splash in them, just as any little girl should.  She learned her technique from her older brothers.

After I put on her “rain coat” she dashes out of the house to see her playground of water and her begging eyes look up at me as I find her boots.

“I splash?”  Sometimes the answer is no.  But today, she is free to do what she wants.

After we get her boots on she spots my umbrella, that was purchased many years ago.  Many moons before I even knew that God would make me a Mama to a girl.  There was a time when I never thought it would be true.

She delights in opening it and holding it over her head.  I remark that it matches with her boots and she squeals a little as she twirls and runs and lands in the water.  I do not even care that her new dress is getting wet since her smile and joy cancel it all out.

As do mine.

I have a GIRL.

her various faces crack me up on the daily… 

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Comments

  1. Jennifer says

    May 8, 2012 at 2:08 pm

    Dresses wash, let them be little. I love that she thought it was awesome that her boots matched her umbrella. Girls can be so much fun.

  2. Amber Page Writes says

    May 8, 2012 at 2:53 pm

    This made me smile. Such joy is a miraculous thing, isn’t it?

  3. Heather says

    May 8, 2012 at 3:45 pm

    I love how they take joy in the little things. And her faces are awesome.

    Happy you both got to enjoy your rainy day.

  4. tracy@sellabitmum says

    May 8, 2012 at 4:37 pm

    Every girl needs some animal print. xo

  5. CJ says

    May 8, 2012 at 4:59 pm

    Your writing is always so full of expression and detail!! Faces rock!

  6. Bea, OT says

    May 8, 2012 at 8:38 pm

    She’s adorable! I loved splashing in puddles! I can’t wait till my guy is old enough to splash in puddles!

    Visiting from EO!

  7. Kimberly says

    May 8, 2012 at 9:17 pm

    Love this. They find joy in such little things. I wish that they never grow out of that.

  8. christine says

    May 8, 2012 at 9:44 pm

    Such a sweet post, sweet girl, and sweet Mama. Love the rain boots and umbrella.

  9. Alison@Mama Wants This says

    May 9, 2012 at 2:44 am

    She’s full of joy!

    I confess, I have a pair of 4 inch heels in the same print and I love, love, love them.

  10. Meagan says

    May 9, 2012 at 2:46 am

    How wonderful that the umbrella matches the boots! Glad y’all had time for the puddles. Joy is so catching!

  11. By Word of Mouth Musings says

    May 9, 2012 at 12:55 pm

    Do you not want to eat her up every waking moment? The cuteness is filled with adorable 😉

  12. Kat says

    May 9, 2012 at 4:03 pm

    This chokes me up. I so get this.
    So sweet. 🙂

  13. Jessica says

    May 9, 2012 at 5:36 pm

    She is adorable and reminds me of my little one with her outfit choices.

  14. Angella says

    May 9, 2012 at 5:55 pm

    Aw, I love this. She is so stinking CUTE.

  15. Julia Hunter says

    May 10, 2012 at 12:55 am

    I’ve made a promise to myself not to care if my sons clothes get wet or messy in the name of fun. Love the boots.

  16. Marta says

    May 10, 2012 at 2:37 am

    Oh I love that. So much. I love how it was yours and now it is hers and so perfectly matches.

  17. Greta @gfunkified says

    May 10, 2012 at 2:58 pm

    Girls are SO much fun. Especially if you aren’t going to using the matching leopard-print boots and umbrella yourself. 🙂

  18. Haley says

    May 10, 2012 at 8:02 pm

    She is seriously so sweet! Love the boots especially.

  19. Krystyn @ Really, Are You Serious? says

    May 11, 2012 at 1:01 am

    So stinking cute. We need to have some puddle splashing fun around here!

  20. Galit Breen says

    May 22, 2012 at 7:07 pm

    Oh that sweet time together – is so very perfect, isn’t it?

    (love this, friend!)

    xo

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Hi! I'm Elaine, a transplanted Texan who has spent almost 16 years living in Cajun country. I am re-married to Brandon and we have five "kids" together, ages 21, 18, 17, 16 and 15 and crazy but cute dog, Charlie. I am also an office manager, occasional writer, prayer, and lover of life! Find me on Instagram (misselaine0375) and contact me at misselaineous0375 (at) gmail (dot) com.

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