I can hear it now: "I totally LOVE these earings!" escaping a cute, fourteen year old girls mouth. Rolling my eyes slightly, with an adoring grin on my face, I would secretly wonder how she will react when "love" is truly the appropriate verb to use in a situation. Unfortunately, we all know that this particular verb IS over used thus losing its luster.
But then again, have you ever been around a toddler (girl)? Toddlers are a unique blend of life where everything is new and amazing, and all emotions and belifs are genuine; running through the core, no questions asked. For example, my daughter truly believes she is a princess and that someday she WILL live in Jesus' castle. Because of this belief she knows and loves the idea that Jesus knows and loves her. And yet, in the same breathe she will explain to you, with the same sincerity, how much she loves Peanut Butter and Grape Jelly sandwiches. Looking at her face, you can not tell a difference in emotion between the two.
Other things she loves:
daddy
hair clips
cheese rollups at Taco Bell
hugging (aka choking) her sister
Barney
going to church
her snuggly bed
mommy
"her" pool
wal-mart and sam's club
singing "Jesus loves the little children"
coloring with her markers
Disney Princess stickers
chocolate
yo-gret (aka yogurt)
...and the list goes on....
My question is, so when does the innocence turn into an avenue for eye rolling? Maybe when the mood swings get more intense...I guess it is something to look forward to. :)
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