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Day 3: 30 Days of Thankfulness

Day 3 - I am thankful for this sassy bundle...


Oh how boring life would be without our Sam!  She has been the most expressive and vocal since day one.  Honestly if she is not talking I wonder what is wrong.  She randomly breaks out in song; usually something she is learning at church or her favorite (right now).  Daddy says she gets it from me, but I have no clue what he is talking about (lol).  From what I have been told it is not just something around the house, she is known for it in Sunday School as well.  It is hard to discipline her at times because she flashes her smile and bright blues and all you want to do is smile.  My Sam is a ball of fire.  Very tenderhearted.  Compassionate.  Loves to be outdoors.  Is the girl who names frogs and keeps them in buckets when we are not home so they won't get lost.  The one who tries to hide a lizard in her pocket so that it can go with us to the store.  My girl whose heart is broken when said animals find new homes.  She loves her siblings, especially our sweet P.  Almost every morning she gets him out of bed.  She changes his diapers, even smelly ones.  She doesn't get all grossed out when Mr. P spews on her.  My Sam will make you smile when you least expect it, or when you need it most of all.  I am truly blessed with this special girl.  I am thankful for this little ray of sunshine in our home.

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