Bittersweet Six

When Lentil wakes me up at night, I think about guns. Mostly air soft guns, and I think about how gratifying it would be to shoot her in the butt to make her shut up. I am currently having similar feelings about my computer. I actually spent time editing pictures from Baylee's birthday, and I can't even post them because I can't get online...arrrrg...and I am currently posting from my phone.

Baylee turned six last week. Going from five to six is like going from Lalaloopsy to Polly Pocket. Or from Princesses to Barbie. Or baby dolls to American Girl. You get my point. Bittersweet. My cousins and their kids came over and we had a little party for Baylee. The girls had a sleep over and stayed up until 11. I payed for it the next day, but it was worth it because they had so much fun.

We shared a moment after she had opened her presents. The other girls went upstairs to play. Baylee and I made eye contact and I asked her what was wrong. She came over by me and whispered, "When I think about Bryce, I feel like crying."

Bryce was Baylee's best friend in Three Lakes. They had a really special and unique relationship. Anybody who ever saw them together thought so too. They balanced each other's strengths and weaknesses.

Baylee is really shy and timid, and Bryce isn't scared of anything. When Baylee is with Bryce, it's as if his courage and bravery is passed on to her and she's willing to try whatever they decide to do. And Baylee is able to help Bryce communicate in moments of frustration.

Their relationship is representative of what I need in each of my friendships. Someone who helps me be better than I really am. Someone who helps me through what I am not able to do on my own.

I have no doubt that Baylee and Bryce's friendship, which only had five years to develop, will last the rest of their lives. Bryce is part of Baylee and no amount of time or distance can seem to weaken her bond with him. We love and miss you, Buddy!

P.S. No dogs or computers were injured during this post.