Gobble it up

Tonight while putting Amara to bed, we had a conversation.
A: "Mom, how does Eliza get food?"
Me: "Well, she eats whatever I eat, so tonight she ate pizza & salad."
A: WIDE eyed, "Really? Wow.... Hey, I have a GREAT idea", (she gives me her I have an epiphany look), "Next time, when we eat, you can eat tons and tons of healthy foods, and then they will be in your stomach and Eliza will gobble them up and she will grow lots until she is the size of a normal baby so she can come out and live with us. How does that sound, Mom?"
Me: "Oh hunny, I wish it was that simple."

Oh Amara, you are so smart and loving. It literally takes me aback sometimes to hear the things you say. You have the sweetest, most genuine heart of anyone I know. I just know that as you grow, you will continue to astound me with your selflessness. Callen & Eliza are so lucky to have you as their big sister who is constantly thinking about them and their needs.  You are always looking out for your brother, (even when he drives you crazy), you would do anything for him and are constantly thanking us for giving you a little brother. You are just amazing with Eliza and you talk to my belly and tell her how much you love her. You sing her lullabies. You tell her how much you want to be able to meet her. And when I gently remind you that we don't know what will happen and that Eliza might go to heaven right away and not be able come here to live with us, you just roll your eyes at me and say "I know that Mom." As is, I know, it doesn't change how I feel. The point is, your love is astounding.

I don't think I will ever be able to express how proud I am of you, for being you. And how lucky I am to call myself your momma.