The perfect love

It's been almost a month since Olivia's diagnosis. The doctors said that once we get home from the hospital, we need to be doing the normal things so that she will feel better faster. I have been encouraging her to play everyday, but I don't always get my luck. Most of the time, she would just want to lay down and watch Sofia the First. Once in a while, she would have the energy to open presents that she's received from our generous family and friends. We read books everyday and play picnic sometimes. What I find her enjoy the most is playing with play doh and painting, which is how we normally spend our afternoons.

We have been painting her Sofia the First water color painting book for the past few days. She's usually quiet when she's painting and I always wonder what she's thinking about. I guess she enjoys painting and it relaxes her. That's when I thought of bringing out a blank piece of paper, some washable paints and let her paint from scratch.

I let her paint by herself. She would get annoyed anyway if I tried to help her. A few minutes later, her painting is done and I am the proudest mom in the world!

Her painting reminded me of my tulip flower arrangement! I would like to think that this reflects her thoughts. After doing some research, I found out that the primary significance of tulips is "perfect love". It's beautiful and it's simple. Our love for our children and the way they love us back best describes our definition of a perfect love.

Happy thanksgiving to all! Let's be thankful for the gift of life, our families and friends. Spread the love!