This is how I treat many things that I don't want to think about. Naval rings? Tongue piercing? Dyed hair? Driver's Ed? Boys? Dating? Oh my, I know I am in for a rude awakening but right now, while my girl is young... I want to enjoy her being just that... a little girl. The other day I was driving through town and I saw a girl with low-cut jeans on that were so low, there was no way she could have bent over to pick something up without exposing herself, crack & all, to the world. And she was walking with what appeared to be her parents and they let her in public like that. Granted, I don't know what the circumstances are with that family and I know it's wise to choose your battles with kids but my heavens.... I was embarrased for her. Today, Hannah & I were lazily floating in her pool on our backs and she said "mom, will you find me something fun to look at in a cloud?" The heat bugs were humming away, the sky was blue and filled with puffy, white clouds, we had no where to be except with each other. "Wow. This is what it's all about." I thought. Just her and I floating together, gazing at the clouds while the rest of the world scurries by.
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What an amazing moment. As Bug walked herself into the house (I usually have to carry her over the threshold so she won't fall) I thought "Is college around the corner? This is going too fast!!!!" Enjoy each moment, that's what I did today as Bug buried herself in the dirt in my bed of portulacas. It is these moments that I crave and want to treasure. What an amazing day for you and your Hannah! Thanks for letting me take a glimpse.
And as we talk about clothing, I am amazed at the "belly" shirts for babies. I won't let her wear it when she's bigger, why would I put it on her now? Yikes...
As far as the clothes go, I think the industry is trying to cash in on the fact that we have so many children having children. I mean hell if its good enough for the sixteen year old mom, it must be good for her baby.
Glad you had a good day. I spent my day at work, trying not to jump the counter and kill a few tourists. One of our main a/c units went down for most of the day, and at 100 degrees you can imagine that we had lots of problems. So of course it is the Front Desks fault!!
Thanks for helping put me in a better mood.
that is so cool...and that is what it is all about...choosing our battles...and choosing to enjoy our kids...sounds like you are on the right track with your little one!!
Enjoy all the "little girl" days you can, they are priceless.
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