It has been a while since I've shamelessly bragged about all the little things my girl does that I love, and even the stuff that I don't really love, but that is part of her personality, so I love it anyway. So, I sat down to do just that, a little bragging, and she woke up, and I had to go calm down her hysteria and wait for her to go back to sleep for the second time this evening. And I'm really hoping she's down "for good" now, which might mean just a few hours, but I'll take it, because I need a few moments to myself. Even if those moments are spent reflecting on all things other than myself.
So, my girl...what a personality she has. This picture is just her, all over, bottom to top, and all around. Aside from my eyebrows, and dark hair, and olive skin, and well, basically every physical feature she possesses, she has also inherited my seriousness, my moodiness, my intense focus on things I'm working on. She can be silly, and laugh, and smile, but she does so on her own terms and no one can change that. She will definitely be a challenge as she gets older and we will no doubt butt heads because we are SO alike, but I'm counting on Ryan to help us both through those times. Because he, of all the people in our little world, is the one best able to handle us.
She isn't always this serious. Lately, she laughs at ridiculous things that she finds hysterical. She laughs at herself, at Super Grover, at her toys. It's a big fake chuckle sometimes, a high pitched squeal at other times. She runs everywhere and thinks she's incredibly fast. She prefers to work on her speed running when I'm chasing her down, and thinks it's hilarious that I'm chasing her. She wants to be outside ALL THE TIME, and asks to go "Ow" numerous times a day - sometimes asking involves crying, whining, and rolling on the floor. She has learned to say "No," which isn't as terrible as I thought it would be. Especially since sometimes "No" means "Yes," and sometimes it doesn't mean anything at all. I think I hear "No" about 2,559 times per day. Sometimes I ask her questions just to see how she'll answer, and 100% of the time, the answer is "No." We are working on "Yes."
She loves all kitties, dogs, and now horses. She calls horses "Knee knee," since obviously they neigh and obviously that sounds like a body part. Huh? I just love her little language and feel like it is a major accomplishment on my part if I'm actually able to understand something she says. She gives kisses with puckered lips now and has mastered the art of knuckles after a high five. She still loves Sesame Street, and now loves Clifford too, and probably watches too much TV, but at least we pick educational shows for the most part. Ellen in the afternoon probably doesn't fall into the educational category, but I'm pretty sure I'm not scarring her for life. She loves books, pointing at the pictures while you tell her about them, and getting quizzed about what is in the picture. I say, "Where is the dog?", and she points to the dog, and then we both clap. Yay! Even though she doesn't talk much, I think her vocabulary is pretty amazing as far as what she understands, but then again, I'm her mom and I'm supposed to think she's amazing. She's picky about eating, but just like her mama, gets very cranky when she's hungry. She's overly emotional, and high maintenance sometimes, and a big mama's girl. All more proof that she's a little "mini-me."
She's going to be a big sister in 4 1/2 short months, and she has absolutely no clue what is coming. I would love to warn her, but how do you explain a new baby to a 19 month old? I think she'll get the picture when we bring her new little sister home and she doesn't go away. Yes, we are having another girl. That's your reward for reading this whole post. Two girls, sisters, best friends. At least I hope they will be. I have two sisters, and despite our years of bickering and fighting, I mostly remember always having someone to play with when I was growing up, and now that we've survived our teenage years and made it into adulthood, we still always have someone to "play" with.
I'm sure there is more I could write about little Laci, I could probably write endlessly if I really put my mind to it. But that isn't necessary. If she reads this in 20 years, I have no doubt she'll know how much I love her. How she makes me want to be a better mother because she deserves it, and how I love watching her become the person she's going to be someday.
congrats on the girl!!!!! Girls are great and they will be good friends. Pacen and Cam were 21 months apart and they seriously were and are just the best of friends. There will be hard moments, but most of the time will be so much fun.
ReplyDeleteCongrats! Now your favorite little girl clothes can be worn again!!! Laci will be overprotective from day 1. The 1st time Ashley saw Kellie, she said "MY BABY!" Kellie is also the only one Ashley's is allowing in her delivery room!
ReplyDeleteEnjoy....Michelle