Self Portrait Challenge

This month's self-portrait challenge is to show an image portraying a resolution. I chose this picture because I know I need to work on appreciating my daughter more. We adopted her from China last year. I adore her, but it's been a rough year and I need to take more time just enjoying the delightful personality. So with that in mind, here are ten things I love about her.

1. Her volcanic giggle. It erupts out of nowhere and takes over her entire body.

2. Her devotion. She love, love, loves her mommy, daddy and sister.

3. Her unabashed singing. She spends much of her day walking around singing whatever pops into her head.

4. Her self confidence. About 10 times a day she tells me, "Mom, I'm so pretty."

5. Her innocence. She still thinks that by covering her eyes she's hidden.

6. Her wiggles. She comes up with the most inventive dance moves I've ever seen (including the Diaper Dance.)

7. Her forgiving nature. When her sister has wronged her she's very quick to forgive and hug and make up.

8. Her trust. When she's afraid of monsters and I tell her they are nice, she believes me.

9. Her pleasure in little things. Just getting one marshmallow makes her happy.

10. Most important to me, each night when I tuck her in to bed she whispers in my ear, " I love you mommy."