Morning Time
July 26th, 2008 | 
Author: These i have decided are *very* tough. After 3 years of Rebecca being right there and getting me up on her schedule being allowed to come to on my own is not a privilege.
I wake up in the bed which is suddenly much to big and my heart just sinks. I miss her smiles and laughter and the annoying way she would be up and bouncing before i had even came to.
Rebecca was always crazy in the mornings, we would come through the living room and she would pretty much demand control of the TV. I know given in is not the greatest thing i could of done but it was an easy decision - after all she would watch her shows and we would snuggle on the couch together (where i could normally catch a few more moments sleep) . Of course Rebecca would not just sit and snuggle, instead getting up and playing (you could guarantee the naked dance at some point) and munching her way through the fruit bowl (i would be trying to sleep which getting apples shoved in my face telling me to peel) .
Eilidh would join us and the fighting would begin, “My turn” is a very popular phrase around here. Whose turn was it to watch the tv? Sit beside mummy? Put the teabag in my tea? . When making morning toast Rebecca would sit on the floor with her toast and butter and just had to do it all herself - how i miss those silly giggles as she and Eilidh helped themselves to samples of butter when i turned my back.
I miss the thousand bowls of cheerios she demanded, i miss the way she would only get dressed when SHE decided it was time - then spin around and around so i could see how pretty she was (although a good part of the time she was dressed back to front or inside out) . I miss when Eilidh went down for her morning nap and how bossy she would become again - demanding what seemed like her own body weight in food .
Overall i just miss her, Rebecca was not a loud child in the way she spoke but her presence was deafening. I know she will come home, im aware of how lucky we are compared to thousands of other families . For the moment though it doesnt help, i just want her here and with us.
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July 26th, 2008 4:25 am
Aww honey, (((hugs))).
She will be back with you soon, and then you’ll be able to put all this behind you.
Lots of love to you all.
July 26th, 2008 5:47 pm
I can’t even imagine how empty my home would feel without my girl here. How I would miss her laugh, and all the “annoyances” of having a toddler underfoot. The way you write about this is beautiful, and reminds me to cherish the little things!
July 26th, 2008 7:38 pm
I imagine that would be terribly hard. It’ll be over soon, just remind yourself of that when you get really down.
July 26th, 2008 8:45 pm
I hope that the pneumonia clears up quickly and that her surgery happens soon. I’m sure you guys want her back for her busy mornings as soon as possible.
July 27th, 2008 8:32 pm
My heart is sinking as I read this. We were away for a week and so much has happened with your little girl. My prayers are ill you guys. I hope that she gets better soon and comes home to her family. Sending such a huge amount of love your way.