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Mother's Day

What a lovely day. Breakfast in bed with my man and my girl. Gorgeous flowers and a very sweet card. Then off to visit Grace's Nanny and meet Chad's younger brother for the first time.

Young Grace was a bit screamy and I think she was overwhelmed with all the noise and new faces. She is like me in that way. 

It's hard as I want her to get used to being social but I respect that she might find some situations a bit full on. I have an overwhelming desire to both protect her and help stretch her by getting her used to new situations. I also know that the people who love her want the chance for cuddles and I feel bad when she tells them a definite "no!". But in the end, she is an individual and we all need to respect her feelings. After all even the most social of butterflies have off days and just want cuddles with Mum.

It was a good day and I feel blessed.

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