Ode to Lexy

Just a short note on the cuteness that is my little Alexis girl. It has been raining A LOT lately, which means Lexy and I have NOT been out on our morning jogs for about a week. *SIGH* And I'm sure her mom and I have commented on it more than once in less than favorable terms. And that little girl has all the wisdom of the ages without -- well, the ages. How do I know? Illustration:

Two days ago we had the following conversation after I returned from throwing a dirty diaper in the garbage can outside:

Alexis: That's a hard wind out there, huh?
Me: No, it's actually beautiful out there today.
Alexis: No. That's a hard wind.
Me: No, the sun is shining and it's really pretty.
Alexis: That's a hard wind.
Me: You sure are determined, aren't ya?
Alexis: No, you're determined. That's a hard wind.

And so it goes. Sometimes after experiencing a lot of storms and hard wind and rain, you can't see anything else. Even when the sun comes out, the clouds clear, the birds start singing, and everything looks and feels so fresh and beautiful. Sometimes, we stay caught up on the "hard wind out there." And if you go at it with her determination -- well, I sometimes have that same head-strong determination, not gonna lie; and chances are slim to none that ANYONE else is going to change my mind.

Note to self: Repentance is a beautiful thing. Much. less. aggravating. to the "grown-ups" upstairs.