28 November 2010

Slow Down, Little Babe... You've Got Your Whole Life To Grow Up

One day, a few weeks ago, a friend of mine & I took Gretchen to Chappies to play with the trains while we enjoyed some warm, holiday beverage goodness.

After watching G at play for a while, my friend and I had a similar revelation: She looked SO grown up. We could see the baby years fading fast and the kiddo years rushing toward us. Her hair is less babyish, her walk is less toddly.

so grown up
A mouthful of water from her very grownup Starbucks cup

Recently, as her 2nd birthday approaches, I'm amazed by how much she's changed. Looking back at photos from this time last year, I can hardly remember what it was like to have a babe who doesn't walk, or talk, or do all of the incredible things that she does now.

It's fascinating. Daily.

I look ahead and wonder who she'll be at five years old... or ten years... and I'm excited to meet that person too... but for now, little one, please stay small.

Just a little while longer.