Maggie is a really fun girl. She absolutely adores Hans; it’s not uncommon for her to scoop him up and carry him off to hang out with her. She is also very good and devoted to Heidi. Maggie is often able to calm Heidi and gives her so much love and care and help everyday.
One of my favorite things to see Maggie do is take Ruth and Carrie under her wing to teach them all the fun games she used to play when Anne, Abbey and Maggie were the little ones.
Maggie’s definitely one of the big kids but it’s really precious how much she still likes to play. She has felt deeply her age and has said some poignant words about growing up. About how her childhood is fleeting, the size things used to seem, and other heart rending things like that. She very much recognizes how quickly the day will come when she will head off to high school. I’m not sure how thing will go for her next year when Abbey heads to high school. However, I said the same thing when Anne went and it was a beautiful time of growth for Abbey. I have no doubt we’ll see the same things from Maggie.
Maggie loves to draw. She still loves her yellow crocs (she’s had them in 3 sizes now I think!). She loves to read. I’m so impressed with the adorable characters she has drawn and created. She made the cutest drawing of me as a dragon wearing baby Hans.
Maggie continues to March to the beat of her own drum. She is particular about her clothes: preferring baggy t-shirts, never long sleeves, and overalls or sweatpants.
(These two look so much alike, but one has blue eyes and the other has hazel.)
Maggie does a great job taking care of the animals. I love to watch her play with Peach and am always impressed with how a small girl can get such a large dog to come.
Happy belated 12th birthday, Maggie! We love you!!
