Beautiful Moment

I spend so much time trying to "fix" Demi (to HELP her!) that I often lose sight of what a beautiful child she is, regardless of her abilities.

The other night, DH and I were watching a movie. Dana was already in bed (voluntarily!). Demi was flitting around the house, talking to herself, usually replaying some sort of fictional dialog, usually related to some recent experience. She seemed totally oblivious to us as she roamed from the living room to the kitchen, dining room, and back to the living room, playing the continuous dialog.

DH muted the TV and we focused on Demi, just watching her. She didn't stop her dialog. She seemed aware that we were watching her, but it didn't bother her. I listened to her dialog and thought it was quite creative and cute. True, a "typical" 6yo would not behave that way, but watching her brought a smile to my face because she was just being Demi. Viewed without the "expectation" filter, she was just enjoying herself, relating an interesting story. Very cute.

She's kind, friendly, happy, funny, cooperative, trusting, without a trace of viciousness or guile or ill will towards anyone, including her sister (despite some occasional underhandedness on the part of her sister). A beautiful person, inside and out. I'm so blessed to be her mom.