She's almost 6, and everyone she meets isn't a stranger, but a friend she hasn't made yet (have I said she's just like my dad in this regard?). Her day isn't complete without drawing at least 12 pictures. Lately she's been enjoying Harold and the Purple Crayon, so last night's drawings were done in purple marker, with scenes from one of her favorite Harold stories.
Lauren loves everyone, and assumes they love her, too. She rarely hears the word 'no.' Even when you say it, she rarely hears it. Her brain seems to translate 'no' into 'just do it quietly so no one knows.' This is actually much more effective than I would like to admit, but dang, she's sneaky. But also, she just rarely hears 'no.' (the exception being at home, and with a handful of people who are not wrapped around her little finger too tightly!) She'll ask so sweetly, with her toothless smile, and few seem able to resist.
She is really bright, and at the beginning of this semester started reading 1st grade books. She loves rainbows and princesses. Tina Cocolina, Queen of the Cupcakes is her favorite book. And she could live off of oatmeal and fluffy - aka scrambled - eggs.
She loves sparkly shoes, feathers and flowers. We rarely go anywhere without her finding at least one 'treasure' that nature left for her to discover.
She sounds like just the kind of girl I'd like to know.
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