amazing

we were running late this morning.
i was rushing to get myself and asher ready for a dr's appointment,
and john was jumping in the shower with the objective of being ready for work in 20 minutes flat.
that left no one to get ruby ready...except for ruby.
i told her to run fast and pick out an outfit.
i figured she would throw a fit because she hates going anywhere alone - even if it's just to her bedroom.
surprisingly, she complied, obliging dix-d {our vicious yorkie guard dog} to accompany her.
she came back a few minutes later, looking like this.
not only did she pick out her own outfit, but she fixed her own hair too.she was so proud.she came back into my room - totally beaming - and said, mom, isn't this the most amazing hair-do? everything inside of me wanted to say no, it's a bit troubling, actually, {i'm so grateful i didn't}.
alternatively, i smiled, and said,
it IS amazing ruby...and so are you.
{because she truly is.}