Madolyn Kathleen

My husband and i have 3 daughters, Madolyn Kathleen, Fiona Mary and Amelia Margaret. Madolyn is 3 1/2 and an absolute gem. The other day her preschool teacher told me that Madolyn makes her want to have a daughter. What a compliment for Mads.

Today when I dropped her off at Mother's day out, i forgot it was pajama day. Madolyn was devastated when she realized that everyone had their pjs on but her. She didn't cry. She just stared at me with her huge brown eyes. My heart sank, I wanted to cry. Everyone was getting their picture taken. Mads just stood there, she had put her thumb in her mouth by this point. So I had to make this better! I had to make this up to her. I spun her around told her I was going to Target(which she always tells me that you can get whatever you want at Target) and getting her the coolest new pajamas.

In less than 20 minutes I was back at preschool with The Little Mermaid pajamas in hand. Madolyn was sooooo thrilled. I quickly told her I was sorry for forgetting her big day. She smiled from ear to ear and said "Ariel is my favorite, I love you Mommy and I forgive you!" I think that is so powerful, a 3 year that can forgive. She doesn't understand that I am a total flake and forget things all the time. All she knows is that everyone else had on pjs and she didn't.

It breaks my heart to see her upset. I know as a mother that I will make mistakes, but i will do whatever it takes to make it better. Whatever it takes.