Tomorrow is Eden's six month check-up. Yay. More shots. More Tylenol. Whoopee.
So, I'm sitting here thinking about what her day might be like tomorrow. And I'm thinking about how she is not so completely dependent anymore. Well, no, that's not right. She still is completely dependent on us, for things like food, shelter, love. But she is quickly becoming more aware of her own self, and is standing on the threshold of independence in that sense.
Meaning, she can now express anger for simple things like us taking away a toy. Or skipping a normal part of a routine.
Meaning, she and I are beginning to interact in a negotiating/give-and-take sort of way now. (You can't have mommy's cell phone, but you can have yours.)
Meaning, she may not only be upset tomorrow because she feels crummy, but because I allowed someone to make her feel crummy.
Or, perhaps I am reading too much into it?
Anyhow, it's an exhilarating and somewhat daunting threshold to be standing on, for both her and me. She's on the verge of self-discovery. I'm realizing I have absolutely no clue what I'm doing.
That's okay, though, I suppose. It just means that we'll be doing the whole "discovery" thing together. And that Kid Number Two (and no, I'm NOT pregnant) will be all the better for the lessons Eden and I learn along the way.
2 comments:
The part to keep in mind is that when she's three, like Leah, she won't remember what happened when she was six months. But the things that happen when she's three she will remember. So you think you worry now... just wait! AAA!
I think just knowing you're going to learn along with your child as you grow together, means you're bringing an honest and loving heart to parenting your little girl. You can't do any better than that! You are a wonderful mommy.
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