Some days I just can't believe how quickly time is going by, how quickly my little babe is changing and growing. I so look forward to every up coming milestone, but at the same time I want to remember every little thing she is doing today before each thing fades into the next stage. Sometimes I just want to slow the world down and savor each moment. My sister always says, "Write things down. You think you'll remember forever, but you just can't". So here are some of the things I want to remember for today so I can tell Little Miss someday:
1. The sweet and loving way you say "Mama" when first seeing me after being apart or when crawling into my arms.
2. The smell and warmth of you in my arms when reading a book, having a bottle, or when just wanting to be held.
3. The look of sheer delight on your face when you peek around the doorway and find me waiting to say peek-a-boo to you for the 18th time!
4. The wide-eyed look of interest on your face as you nod with enthusiasm when I ask you if you want to go outside, or to the park, or to listen to some Raffi music.
5. The way you walk up to me and wrap your arms around my legs bear hug style while I'm doing the dishes or other household chores.
6. The way you take whatever bit of language you understand and apply what you know to it (like when I asked you at dinner if you wanted some chicken and you emphatically nodded yes and said, "bok, bok", or when someone mentions a dog and you point to the neighbor's house and say, "woo woo", or when I was telling auntie that I had to park the car and you said with high pitched enthusiasm, "PARK?").
7. How cute you look when you sit on the floor pouring over a book with that serious expression on your face as you "read".
8. The times when we are riding in the car listening to music and I hear you quietly say a word or two from the song not because I told you to, but just because you are listening and enjoying.
And here are some photos to help me remember all these things I love about my Little Miss . . .
giving Mama her 1st Mother's day gift
enjoying her big cousin and entire family in the park on Mother's day
more time at the park - she just can't get enough
learning to run
goofin' around with Mommy
1 comment:
Yup, we are right on track but you express yourself so much better!! Some days I just tear up with emotion because I am overflowing with happiness! I just LOVE hearing mama:-)) I hope to see you both at the reunion so we can spend some time together! XOXXO Lisa and Zaela
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