Too Many Shoes: Double digits

Well, I now have two daughters in double digits. Yep, Elissa turned ten! She is growing into such an amazing young lady, and it's truly a pleasure to be her mom. In honor of this momentous birthday, I've created the Top 10 Reasons I Love To Be Elissa's Mom:

10. She's a cuddler. Whenever I need a cuddle, she's conent to sit and cuddle, but not climb all over me.
9. She's a listener. Elissa listens to what people have to say, and always respects their opinion, even if she doesn't agree.
8. She's a comedian. Yesterday she ran around the back yard like a rooster. Need I say more?
7. She's clever. Elissa plays with words and ideas and puts them together in new ways.
6. She's intelligent. Wow, this kid is smart! I love to watch her solve problems and come up with unique solutions to different situations.
5. Elissa is patient. She will work for hours on Legos, sewing, and crafts to get them just right.
4. Elissa is artistic. The things she can draw make my drawings look very childish. She has an eye for things that I just don't see.
3. She's a peacemaker. Elissa is the perfect middle child, always helping her sisters make up, or smoothing over situations between sisters and friends.
2. She's a lover. Elissa loves people, animals, the Earth with passion and sincerity.
1. She's devoted. Elissa is devoted to God, her family, and her friends. You can always count on Elissa to stand by you, no matter what!