Patricija gets her first dangling earrings and slightly heeled sandals for the very first time in her life.<\/p>\n
On the way home, she keeps opening the car mirror, admiring herself with delight.
\n\u201cMom, do you think Grandpa will recognize me when he gets home?\u201d she raises her eyebrows.<\/p>\n
Back home, she ties her hair up \u201cfor\u201d Grandpa\u2019s arrival and stretches her neck, running to greet him. Grandpa showers her with praise. Grandma whispers the \u201ccode\u201d name: \u201cearrings.\u201d<\/p>\n
After collecting applause and compliments, she flutters over to me.
\n\u201cMom, look from over there\u2014
\nhow OLD do I look to you with these earrings and these slightly taller sandals?\u201d<\/p>\n
I lift my eyes and smile.
\n\u201cAbout ten\u2014great.\u201d<\/p>\n
The answer satisfies her, and she skips off happily, thrilled that she\u2019s not far from catching up to her big brother, Dominykas.<\/p>\n
I watch her and want to shout: Oh, time, stop!
\nCradle her still-naive little hands in mine once more.<\/p>\n
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