Little Lucia: Just the way you are

I've started to write and then I don't finish...I've been enjoying my babies, because babies don't keep! But here is a little catch up and then some..

On the PKS Facebook page a friend of mine, mom to a little girl Lucia's age with PKS, posted a few lyrics from a Bruno Mars song. "When I see your face there's not a thing that I would change cause girl you're amazing, just the way you are! And when you smile, the whole world stops and stares for a while, cause girl you're amazing, just the way you are..." and she wrote, " Thanks Bruno for summing up so nicely how I feel about miss Willow today". I read that post and it melted my heart. Melted my heart that Debi feels that for her Willow and melted my heart because it's also perfection for how I feel about little Lu.

Debi and little Willow

I read the post and looked over and admired my girl who was just looking around smiling and holding her hands...I curled up next to her on our shag rug and sang the lyrics to her. I teared up telling her and she turned her head away, I hugged her tight and said "Luuuu, your mom is a goof, but I just love you so much, and I started to cry a little more" then Lu laughed out loud! Then I laughed out loud and she did back about 4 times. It. Was. So. Cool.
I believe that our bird knows what goes on, understands what we say and how we feel. I think she probably also thinks we are a bit crazy in how much we love and adore her..and smother her.. I know she likes it, loves it, but it's sometimes hilarious how we treat our Queen Lu, her majesty!
A couple days later was Valentines Day. Jason and I had a delicious dinner at home with our girls and then watched a movie in bed. After the movie I told him to go cuddle his sweet bird. I remember how my dad would often buy me a box of chocolates, or flowers or a sweet card on Valentines Day and it always meant so much. Lu is definitely a daddy's girl too. He went in and cuddled her and I joined shortly after. We laid on each side of her and kissed and hugged our bird. My heart pounded for the love I have for her and I also thought how it would always be a Valentine of three... She would always be with us, her daddy her boyfriend, her mommy her admirer...and for a while at least, her sister the cupid that is bounding around us !

pretty in pink getting her little vest treatment

sweet doggies

And speaking of Love, the annual (third annual) "LuLove Stella & Dot Jewelry Party for PKS" was last Thursday. It was hosted by my friend Kirsten Vali and held at Megan's house. I can't express how giving Kirsten is for donating 75% of her commission to Lu and she really insists and LOVES to do it. And Megan is always quick and enthusiastic to host. It is such a special night for me and fills me up to be surrounded by my friends. My sister in law Kim, who is not one to spend money on herself, splurged with a beautiful fun and big necklace. She told me she bought it for Lu- she would have never spent that money just because.. Gosh, love it. Thank you friends. The 'trunk show' goes on until the first weekend of March. If you'd like to shop for a cause- here is the link. http://www.stelladot.com/ts/ap8w5

some of the girls from the night!

And one more thing... LUCIA HAS BEEN INVITED TO BE IN A FASHION SHOW FOR A CHARITY EVENT! The Colorado Avalanche wives do a charity and there is a fashion show with kids that have "overcome medical challenges" Her ortho Dr. Laurel Benson and kidney Dr. Mindy Banks thought of our Lu. So proud. If you're reading this and are interested in attending- we are able to get family/friends tix of $100 instead of the regular $250.