Special Buddies

Gwendolyn loves her friends. She just loves them. When I say their different names, she immediately lights up and gets so excited about going to see them. And although she usually watches from her stroller or from the couch as they play (toddlers are pretty busy), I can tell she still feels included. She listens to every squeal, every laugh, every shout. She looks at me with concern when one of them cries over a toy. And she is in absolute heaven when they come up to her, bring her a toy, want to see what she has. It simply warms my soul to see the innocent interactions between Gwendolyn and her friends. And on Friday my soul was on fire. Our sweet little friend Bella was determined to bring a book to share with Gwendolyn. So Marina, Bella's Mommy, popped the book in her bag, but assumed her usually very busy little girl would forget. Well, as soon as we arrived, Bella started saying, "Yeah, Gwendolyn. Show you my book. Mommy get book. Show Gwendolyn..." She then cuddled up with Gwendolyn and very patiently held Pat The Bunny so Gwendolyn could see each page. They sniffed the flowers. They felt the scratchy Daddy face. And they pat the soft bunny fur together. And they both had so much fun!!!