Slowing Down

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{Slowing down to see on this Sunday morning}

A three and a half year old wearing a 24 month hand-me-down smocked clemson dress 
with squeaky clean hair
picking out the perfect nail polish colors on an unmade bed
 A five and a half year old wearing a 4T hand me down smocked clemson dress
making a sticky note book for her Gigi
with spelling help from mom
resting one foot on top of the other  

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