Indulge me for just a bit--- for above anything else, I am a mother. I never thought I would have a little girl, so 10 years after having a boy, I was quite happy when I found out I was having a mini-me---someone to play with, dress up with, and so girlie stuff with.

I cannot believe my little girl is six years old now! How time indeed flies! I remember when she was a little cherub with little hands and feet. Now she is truly becoming quite the young lady. I am so blessed. And thankful. This morning, her father and I had her open ...