(With my face cupped in her hands, Lorelei says…)

Lorelei:  “You pretty.  This eyebrow pretty.  This eyebrow pretty.  This (eye) pretty.  This pretty eye, too.  Here (nose) pretty.  Lips pretty.  Hair pretty.  You just sooo pretty, mommy.”

Me:  “Thank you, sweetie.  You are beautiful.”

Lorelei:  “Thank you.  I love you mommy!  (Then, a big bear hug)”

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