He took and changed her (love that guy!) and I chuckled as I heard her inform him (via the baby monitor) that she now wanted to be in her crib. Funny kid... but that whole incident - and the resulting lack of sleep on her part - has led to a blogging opportunity that hasn't been experienced in ages.
So... here I go. :)
It's strange - because I've been acutely aware over the past few weeks that she will only be this little for a little while longer. The other night I got up around 2:30 am and went into her room just because. My head said, "Let her sleep." but my heart said, "Pick her up and cuddle her because soon she'll be too big." I scooped her up and she mumbled, "Mommy?" then snuggled into my shoulder. We rocked for about 15 minutes before she sat up, rubbed her eyes and said, "Love you, Mommy. Crib?" :) When I left the room, she called out that she loved me again with a sweet smile before she rolled over and went back to sleep. I don't consider myself that impulsive (but don't ask Kurt his opinion, okay?) but that was a moment I will not regret following my impulses. I'm still smiling because of it.
She continues to impress me at swimming lessons. She even touched the bottom of the pool today (with my help) and doesn't cough or gasp at all when we dunk - which is a fair amount. Gotta keep up with the 3 and 4 year olds! (lol!) I know she won't "pass" this year - they have to be able to stand on the bottom of the pool without assist... but it's been a real delight to spend this time with her. Today, she spontaneously started clapping and saying, "Yaaaayyy!" for all the other little kids when they dunked - and after a while, a few of the older kids looked at her and started clapping too. :) I hope she doesn't lose that sense of enjoyment - the one that is so often hampered by self-consciousness and "what will people think of me?" issues.
In the mornings, and after her naps she says, "Morning Mommy!" and then proceeds to say, "Hi Bebe Sissa!" and waits until my belly is close enough to hug and kiss. Occasionally, she'll also whisper, "love you" but I'm not sure if it is to me or her Bebe Sissa. Either way, it's adorable and melts my heart. She's also very tender to her dolls. If I come in after her nap and they're still 'sleeping', she says, "Shhhhh..." and points to the one cuddled up beside her all wrapped in her blankets. I don't know where she gets it. I was not a doll girl, and I'm pretty sure her Daddy was not a doll-boy. But she does have such a tender heart at times, and I'm looking forward to seeing her with the Baby. :)
One other thing to report on: She has turned into such a girlie-girl! :)
(I'm using my best valley-girl accent - imagine it, and it will make that last statement so much better, I promise.)
She loves to get her hair done and look in the mirror - or put on a dress and twirl and dance. We wore our matching Hawaii dresses yesterday to swimming lessons and before we left she almost made herself fall down from saying, "Spin, Mommy!" and doing just that herself to watch her dress flare out. She also will come up to me when I have my hair and/or makeup done and said, "Oh.... pretty, Mommy!" My own personal cheering squad! :)
The other day after she was admiring my polished toes, I asked her if she wanted to paint her toenails. She jumped up, yelled, "Okay!" and tore out of the room. I followed her as she ran to my bathroom, opened the cupboard and pulled out the bag of nail polishes. She walked past me towards the living room with matter-of-fact, "Come here, Mommy." (lol!) After being shown all her options, she choose a bright-pink corral colour - and has been walking around since then looking at her toes saying, "Oh! Pink! Pretty."
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Anything for beauty...that's my girl! ;-D
Sometimes my heart could break with thankfulness for this child God has given us. She is a delight - and I am humbled that she is mine to look after and love. For those of you who follow our family's happenings and keep us in your prayers: thank you. We're in a really good place right now and I have no doubt it is because of all that support and love.
Okay! I hear a little voice calling me so I guess that
Talk to you soon, friends! :)
8 comments:
Oh Kendall, what wonderful moments. I have been treasuring mine with Annabelle too. I have just been loving this age. It's amazing to see her reactions to new experiences and she is so tender and loving with us. It seems strange to think of having another baby around and therefore, I am really trying to take advantage of all the one on one time we get. I'm so glad you guys are doing so well. I hope we get to see each other sometime this next winter. Loving and praying for you :-)
She sounds like SUCH a sweet dolly!
I'm famous for sitting on kellan's floor and watch him sleep before I crawl into my own bed. I might have to try the cuddling thing...
Such prefect moments.
*Big smile* She sounds like such a little sweetie....And I will say I am very impressed with how much she is talking. Drew understands alot, but can only get a few words out the way that he wants. Little Peyton sounds like she is turning into quite a neat little girl.
What a cute age- sounds like Peyton is a sweet little girl!
The Sweetest post you've ever written. I love it. The way you wrote it was beautiful too, I could completely sense how it must have felt when you scooped her up out of her crib. It's awesome to "see" you at peace and so content.
Oh Kendall, I have tears in my eyes! That was a beautiful post!! I can totally relate to that moment. I still remember when Sydney was little. She was sleeping in a white onesie and in her crib. She looked so big and I remember thinking how fast it goes. I'm so glad you scooped her up!! What a wonderful moment that you cherish (and she obviously did too!)
Your post touched me and I'm SO happy for your happiness!! :)
I'm praising God for EVERY precious moment!
Hey Kendall,
I loved reading this post. It is so important to cherish those special moments with our children before life changes and they grow older. This post brought tears to my eyes. I love those times of cuddling my little ones late at night and praying over them, thanking God for the blessing they have brought into my life. He is so good!
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