My baby is 1, which is bittersweet for me. I love to see her learn and grow; saying b-bye and hi and testing her balance as her little legs shuffle along behind her walker. She gives hugs and kisses that just warm me from head to toe. She's also mastered what my sister-in-law refers to as "The Flygare Scowl". I have never seen a baby eat like she does. She's a little piggy! She probably eats twice as much as Mercedes does - but Mercedes also seems to survive on air.
But I miss the angelic innocence of the first months. I have thoroughly enjoyed every day with her. I honestly don't remember what happened with Mercedes from 10 - 14 months and I know it's not the same, but getting to enjoy Aspen during this age is so precious. I sharply and painfully remember when I came home from the hospital after shingles, PCP pneumonia and a collapsed lung and tried to pick up Mercedes; she was about 18 months, and she struggled to get out of my arms saying, "No; Mommy hurt, Mommy cry." I hadn't been able to hold her for so long without pain.
I love my girls, they are such a gift.
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I remember when she was born! We've been neighbors a whole year! :) It's been fun to watch her grow and look forward to what Gabe is going to do next!
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