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Rituals.

I love the crown of your head holding your thoughts regal.

I love your eyes. May you see. really see through your day.

I love your nose. May you breathe in all that is good and give it a good wrinkle when it falls short of good.

I love your ears. May you hear, really hear those around you today. Listen to more than their words.

I love your mouth. May you find your words and your truths.

I love your heart. May you remember what beats in you beats in me and beats in all living things.

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This is how we begin each day. My favorite part of the day when I lean over a sleeping Peyton, whispering the above and tracing my finger from the crown of her head to her heart and finally ending with a tickle to the toes. I can't shield her (or Justin) from the unexpected cruelties of the world, but for a few minutes each morning, I can hold her close. I can hold her safe. On this Valentine's day, I hope that you too feel loved and safe.

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