I'm a bit hesitant to admit that I might be having baby fever. Now don't get me wrong, I realize this is purely a dream that could NOT be made into a reality anytime soon. I attribute this crazy thought to the fact that my sweet baby love, Abigail Layne, is growing up on me entirely too fast. She does her best to keep up with her older sister resulting in typical 2nd child syndrome..... walking/talking/independence much sooner than I anticipated. Quite honestly, much sooner than I hoped for.
Abigail was such a perfect infant that I really enjoyed every second of being her mother during times that could be stressful for others. My first born, Allie, was a tough newborn/infant with colic for the first 6 months of her life. Once she hit the 1 year mark, we were so thankful to have gotten through those tough times that we never once spoke of having another child until she was 3 years old.
I love my children equally and for completely different reasons. Allie is my affectionate and spirited child who keeps me wondering what she will do or say next. I truly enjoy her conversations and thought process that leaves me in amazement that her nearly 5 year old brain can come up with the things she does. I love her for always being herself. She is shy at first, but once she is comfortable you will never forget Allie.
Abigail is my quiet and thoughtful child. She is the total opposite of me and my personality which I find to be quite refreshing. I love her sweet way of giving you a coy smile when she knows you are talking about her realizing how cute she looks. She is quite the hit with her juicy-ness that people are naturally drawn to her. I love her for her fearlessness and inquisitive personality.
Gosh, I have gotten off topic here. Anyways, Abigail is no longer my "baby." She doesn't need me for her food source, she sleeps through the night most of the time, and she can walk and run on her own. The interaction of my two girls not only breaks my heart because they have changed so much in such little time, but also swells it with so much love because they are truly enjoying each others company.
One day I truly believe we will have at least one more child. Just not today....
So beautiful (and surreal!) to hear you speak so sweetly about your girls, highlighting and acknowledging their differences. :)
ReplyDeleteLove this post! God has a plan and all will happen is His time :)
ReplyDelete* thanks rachael! sometimes you just gotta get it out :)
ReplyDelete* laura, you are exactly right! :)
Also, I'm a fan of yesterday's font
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