It was one of those funny, slip of the tongue things that little kids say... A mix of, "i don't care" and, "it doesn't matter" - would come out of Peyton's sweet pink mouth as, "i don't matter!"
Her casual manner in making the remark would always strike at my heart...
& i would have to turn to her and say, "o, peyts! You DO matter!" But, my correction was lost on her as she'd skip away, oblivious to her mistake.
Even now, i see her anxious to make peace - like her third born mama before her. Her grasp of the english language is much stronger now than it was when she used to make this little statement... but it seems that sometimes i could still hear those words coming out of those perfect little lips...
You *do* matter, Peyton.
You do.
But your willingness to lay down your rights for the comfort of someone else is a beautiful trait that your Father will be able to use for *good* your whole life long...
i love you, little sparkling eyed one.
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It's funny what similarities show up in our children - my 3rd born is so much like this too...
and i worry that he will get too used to having his rights and preferences trampled by a stronger willed and stronger :) big brother (and younger siblings all too apt to take advantage of his good nature...)
But still, you gotta love these sweet little ones...
She matters....and that's for sure!!
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