Down the Rabbit Hole

Little Melodies

Jaden has taken up singing lately. Granted, it is only three or four lines to the same song but coupled with some well-time head bobbing and clapping, it is absolutely delightful. On the rare occasions, she forgets she is naturally bashful and will start to sing "Wheel on the Bus" from the seat of the shopping cart or while strolling beside me in the mall, her pigtails bouncing and her hands clapping. I know there is no way my little girl can know this, but her impromptu performances have been like a miracle salve on my wounded spirit these last few weeks. Jaden is singing because she feels happy which in turn, makes me feel like I must be doing something right. It means that even though some days it is a real challenge for me to feel hopeful and positive, I have still managed to impart those sentiments onto her. At a time in my life when I am not feeling secure, I have managed to make her feel safe. Even in this time when I struggle to find things I like about myself, my little girl feels loved and treasured. When Jaden sings, it reassures me, it refocuses me, it lifts me up. My daughter's little melodies make all the difference to me these days.