My Sidekick

This is how most things get done around here.  My Maryanne is a Mama's Girl.  She is my little shadow, lost puppy, fifth appendage ... you name it.  And, when we are reunited after being apart, even for the short two hours at church when she goes to nursery, she wants nothing to do with anyone else ... she comes to me with her arms wide open, just wanting to be held.  And, despite the fact that sometimes her desire for me can make it hard to get some things done, and although I feel badly that she isn't this way with Jon, I LOVE it.


Most days, when I am cooking, I place Maryanne up on the counter next to the bowl, or pot (she's learned what "hot" means, and I love to hear her say "hot, hot" over and over again) and she gets to pour in ingredients or simply watch.  There are days when she helps me to unload the dishwasher, or knock over the folded laundry piles, or walk with me holding onto the vacuum while I vacuum the floor.


There was a particular night when Jon and I were looking for houses on the internet.  It was a little frustrating when Maryanne came over with a book and wanted me to read it to her right then.  And, it was so hard to push in the keyboard tray, place her on my lap and read her the book.  But, I am so grateful I did ... I know this season and stage will not last forever, and I want to cherish it while it is here.