Gennie Bennie

I have to say a few things about my Gennie Bennie.  This girl...where do I start?  The thing about Gennie is she LOVES to be with me and LOVES to do whatever I'm doing.  Yet, she's also super independent and wants to do most things for herself, except for those times when of course she wants me to do EVERYTHING for her.  Somehow she feels like she's staked her claim on me and owns my lap and my undivided attention not to mention a free ride up the stairs anytime she decides her legs all of a sudden don't work.  Most of the time I don't mind my little sidekick hanging around.  But you know, there are times when I just want to make dinner without interruption or I want to quickly wrap a present without "help".  Or heaven forbid I give her sisters some attention or allow them to sit on my lap!  I love that she wants to be with me, and I know that there will come a day when she won't want to be with.  Such a hard juggle for me as a person who values her own space.  I can't even take a nap without her snuggling up to me and following suit.  I wish I could have the personality to just relish in the attention and welcome the smothering.  I hate to admit it but I find myself irritated more often than not and I know I need to get over it.  I try, I really do.  She helps me in the kitchen everyday and I let her stir and pour and measure.  I let her pour her own milk, I've learned to not look!  I invite her to help me clean the bathrooms and she willingly obliges with a scrubber in one hand and a paper towel in the other.  She loves to help me in my craft room, which stresses me out, but again I try to find projects she can do and doesn't make a big mess.  Anyway...I guess what I'm trying to say is that I love you Gennie and I'm trying the best I can to be a good mom to you however stressful it can be at times.