As I was watching my Maggie tonight I thought my heart was going to burst! I was so filled with love and pride. I can't believe that in less than 3 months I will have a 3 year old. She is becoming so grown up. Tonight she got herself completely dressed, shirt and all! Then she sat next to her sister and 'played with her'! This kept Molly happy so I could actually eat dinner before 10pm! Whenever Molly would fuss because Maggie stopped talking to her, Maggie would say, "it's okay darlin' Mommy's here!"...referring to herself! :)
My Maggie came into this world on May 25th, 2009! She was a hard pregnancy, but the easiest baby in the world! She slept through the night by 5 weeks, before that she gave me two 6 hour stretches! She smiled at 9 days, laughed by 4 weeks! She was always happy, rarely cried! Then she turned 1! This is when the independence started. I realize now that it was always there, but before a year it was just things that made my life easier. She did not like to be held for too long, she was content sitting on the floor with toys for long periods of time, preferring to be left alone and showing annoyance when I would try and play with her. I see now that this is how she was made, a very independent little girl. Anything she can do to be more independent she does. There are times I find this characteristic in my Maggie, frustrating, annoying and time consuming, but I remind myself of how great they are too! It may take her 15-20 minutes to get herself dressed, but she does it! She is also very persistent, not giving up a task. When I was pregnant with Molly, I recall one evening fighting with her to get her jammies on. "I do it myself," was repeated over and over. I was a very tired mommy and did not have it in me to fight! Then the light bulb went on! I don't have to fight her if I just let her try. The things that are hard for her to do now are only going to get easier with practice and then my life will be that much easier!
My Maggie playing happily by herself at 9 months
When I think about the future and what my little independent girl will be like, I half shutter and half smile! I know she will give me a run for my money during those teenage years! But I feel comfort in thinking that she is a strong little girl, who will not let anyone push her around. She is not a follower, she has a mind of her own and she makes sure we all know it! Those are the qualities that are going to build an amazing person. It may make my life a little challenging throughout the journey, but I am sure the end result is going to be pretty amazing! :D
I love you Maggie Clare! You make me smile every day! :D
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