Chapter 26.

 Gosh, I can remember typing Chapter 16, and Chapter 18.....and 20.

Life surely squeezes by in a blink, doesn't it...

Listening to her this morning (I blog early and set dates sometimes, so today is Friday)- She's off today and we're heading to Costco.  Her list of things she needs for their home. Her priorities and organization in growing and evolving are so incredibly beautiful. It's an amazing transformation of adulthood. Although most of us were picking away at the Rock Of Responsibilities much younger in life, this age group is putting all the pieces together. 

We'll do lunch and she'll drive me around and offer lunch and all the sweet things she does.  She'll correct me if I critique something or someone, reminding me that others have different narratives than we do...etc. 

Here are 26 things about Kali.

From day one to today. 

1.  She's an observant girl.

2.  She has a love for animals, of all kinds, especially cats.  And will protect them with everything in her soul. 

3. She is giving.

4. She has sass to her like her mama.

5. She's silly and has a sharp wit that we all can laugh at.

6. She's incredibly smart, and street smart thanks to her mama. lol

7. She's a great cook. 

8. She's beautiful in my eyes. 

9. She's kind.

10. She's a tomboy at heart.

11. She used to race BMX.

12. She's a tad bit of an introvert like her mama but can pull a room together with kindness and fun in seconds. 

13. She's found the best man to share the rest of this life with. LOVE you Grant-Man.

14. She can maneuver a boat better than some men. LOL. 

15. She is strong on the inside and out. Not one to cry until you've pushed every.single.button.

16. She's a punctual human, at times, almost scary to others.  If you're on time you're late. 

17. She has the prettiest eyebrows I've ever seen.  

18. She has incredibly sensitive eyes. 

19. She walks her cats on a leash. :)

20. She's loyal to the core. Like her dad, she keeps her word.

21. She can be VERY impatient. *Hangry.  Be careful and tread lightly if she's hungry. HAHAHA!

22. She knows how to change oil, and change a tire thanks to her dad who forced her to do both. 

23. She has a staring problem like her mom. See number 1 above. 

24. She fakes liking the gifts I give her, especially clothing super good. LOL

25. She protects her family and takes things extremely personally if those don't reciprocate.

26. She's the BEST daughter I could have dreamed of having.

Happy Twenty-Sixth Miss. Kali Mae.

Soon to be Mrs. Kali Mae Rapoza!

I will love you until I sneak away from this Earth.  I'll send you signs like birds, bird poop, lol, or drones of kitties, especially those that need a bottle. I will protect you until the roles reverse. 

Wishing you a day filled with happy notes, fun pictures, and maybe some bubbly, or tequila that you sometimes like. 

I love you. Dad loves you. More than we can ever express. 

Incredibly proud and filled with love for you. Forever. 

And ever. 

Mama