A Match

Lily Grace has been going through this phase where she likes for us to match.  I know, this won't last and so I try to enjoy it and indulge her, even though I don't do the mother-daughter matching outfits.  
However, Lily Grace had her own ideas last week as we got dressed to go get my hair done.  I was drying my hair and she comes in the bathroom to let me know that she is all finished brushing her teeth and asked what she should put on.  (I haven't had a good answer to that myself lately with the constant climate changes around here.... but anyway)  She leaves and returns thrilled to let me know that she has found the perfect outfit.  According to her a "matchy match" outfit.  I laughed so hard (and lost my breath a little because we were about to leave the house)  Nonetheless, she was so proud and it was so cute that I asked her if I could take our picture.  She was all to happy to indulge me and yes, we left the house looking just alike.  
I will admit, the experience (and the glances) left me full of pride too.  Like I said, I know this phase will pass, but it is so sweet and certainly something to savor.  I used to worry so much about how I looked when I went to teach or out and about and while I still try to at least make sure I am clean and hair brushed, I don't worry half as much about that anymore. Even a t-shirt will do just fine.  It's not at all what matters most in life.  It's all about the moments in life, not how you are dressed at the moment.  Thank you Lily Grace for being my constant reminder of that.  I love you and all the moments we share together!