Today, Zora was so cranky, & my temperament mirrored hers exactly. I so badly wanted to be in good spirits, but before I knew it - I was letting her cry at my feet and reading a book as if she wasn't even there. I had lost my patience, and she was flat out annoying me. A mental check and a few hours later, I was chasing her on all fours through the living room, and we were laughing happily. When I realized that among teething and fighting a cold, she wanted to play and mommy just wanted to spend time with family - I pulled her to the side and apologized. She gave me a hug and a kiss as if she really understood, and I had to keep myself from crying. This won't be the last time I have to apologize to her, but Lord am I grateful for the reminder that love keeps no record of wrong. Before I knew what the day had in store, we spent the morning riding on my baby sister's hover board and enjoying the 70 degree weather.. barefoot and climbing atop my father's pickup truck, like true girls raised in the South. Here's to weather that makes you forget it's winter, demonstrating a little patience, and trying a little tenderness this holiday season. Merry Christmas, y'all. #MotherhoodUnplugged #ZorasInstagram (at Mint Hill, North Carolina)