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How we love you, sweet girl! You are 10 months old today!
You are growing, growing. You have stronger desires and more ability to express them, which is fun. I do hope you learn more signs quickly, though. ;)
You have finally decided that eating is a good idea, but soon after that you realized some foods were better than others and bagels were the best of all. None of us can eat anything that closely resembles a bagel without you grunting, straining, rubbing your fingers together, intensely staring, scooting nearer, and eventually whining and shrieking.
Speaking of scooting, you still aren't crawling, but you're definitely mobile in your own way. This mobility has caused you to switch back and forth between interest and focus on the micro level (figuring out just one object) and the macro level (exploring the whole room like a tiny tornado). You are adventurous and fun to watch. You've already empowered your big sister to go outside her comfort zone - thank you!
Speaking of your sister, you love her so much and have so much patience with her (sometimes uncomfortable) love for you. She looks out for you and entertains you and you squeal with delight at the sight of her. Your other favorite person is your dad. As soon as you see him, you reach, no lunge! at him until he holds you - dirty and sweaty from work, and all!
Lately, I've been noticing how little attention you end up getting in a day, simply because you don't require much. I appreciate your content, self-contained personality. Like, a lot. I'm not one to beat myself up about not giving you as much attention as certain other people got (okay, still get). It's how it is; it's how it needs to be for now. I guess I just wanted you to know that I notice. And I pray that my love for you still translates. I will continue to look for more ways to give you attention even when you don't ask for it.
I think I was that way growing up. I took pride in my independence, but it was nice, and reassuring to be noticed and cared for even when I didn't think I needed it. Be warned, my girl, that this pride can go too far and you can start to think you don't need anybody - including God. That is a false and dangerous place to find yourself, and I know all about it.
Enough about me.
Back to you.
I love you. You are funny and calm, but excitable. You are too cute. You are so sweet. Your sweet little hands love to clap and you cuddle anything that remotely resembles a stuffed animal (including sweatshirts and blankets). You love people and you love to be by yourself. You are a pleasure to have in our family.
Happy ten months of being part of us
All my love,
Mama
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