11 looks kind of like the “Ls” in her name, doesn’t it?
It’s hard to believe that 11 years have passed so quickly. Lil was born just before we moved to State College, and one of the first families that we called was the Nolds. I remember crying in the hospital, half from joy, half from fear! I had no experience with baby girls. I told Kim, “I don’t know anything about girls!” Some days I still feel that way…
I have always called Lil my “sunshine” because of her personality and vital optimism. She sings around the house continually, and loves people. She’s quick with a hug and a smile, and has her mom’s adoptive-bent. I love the fact that she’s not afraid of bugs, loves the water, and has a soft spot in her heart for the underdog. She’s outgoing and enjoys being around people, but she knows that she needs her “alone time” to recharge her batteries. When I can’t find her, I know she’s probably downstairs playing with dolls by herself. She can be a little bossy, but we like to think of that as being directive when the girls are playing dolls, or writing plays. She loves to perform and entertain. She looks up to her big brother, and is protective of her little sister. I know she can’t wait for us to bring her new sister home from China.
I get more sappy as the years go by, as I watch my kids grow up. Tears flow pretty easily. All it takes is a touching scene in a movie, or a good country song…
I love my Lilly. Happy birthday, Sunshine!
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