Will she be the one making her arms look like a chomping alligator or shark and chasing the other kids around, threatening to eat them?
Will she be the one studiously throwing basketballs at a child-sized hoop, determined to get the ball to go through?
Will she prefer to sit on the floor and giggle with her friends, or sit on the bleachers with her teachers and talk?
Will she want to just run and run and get sweaty and have tangled, matted hair? Or will she be like her mama at that age, hating sweat and dirt and running and doing anything remotely yucky?
Will she be doing somersaults on the gymnastics mats or playing school with her friends? If she plays school, will she be the teacher or a student?
It's a fun game. I don't have any idea what she'll be like at three, or seven, or sixteen. Yesterday Matt and I agreed that based on what we know about her now, she'll most likely be the kid bouncing on one of those balls that look like a yoga/exercise ball with handles. I mean, given her passion for jumping in her exersaucer now...that seems like it'd be totally her jam in preschool! There were a few little girls laughing hysterically as they jumped...I bet that'll be her.
It doesn't really matter to me which kid she is on the playground one day. As long as she is kind to her friends and teachers and loves what she's doing...she can run or jump or sit or talk or read or sing or chase and it'll be just great.
Today she is a happy, giggly, drooly little nugget who makes folding laundry a lot more entertaining.
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I can't wait to see who she becomes...but I sure do love her a lot just the way she is now.
It really is so fun to watch them become who they are going to be... and overwhelming (but wonderful) to know that we get to play a role in helping shape that! Can't wait to see who your little C and my little Cs become!
ReplyDeleteIt has been a blast watching Joseph's baby Blair grown up. She's almost 1 and sassy as can be! She's a Type A Overachiever like her mommy and loves to snuggle up with their dogs and watch Science Channel like her daddy.
ReplyDeleteWhile they're developing their own personalities and traits, you've got to be in awe of how magical childhood is!
Seriously Millie… you have to stop being so cute!!! I can't handle the third picture! I agree with Amanda. It's so fun to watch them grow into their personalities and then looking back and seeing how those little traits were there even as babies! :)
ReplyDeleteI agree with my sis that it's pretty fun to watch them develop their personalities, although my unsolicited advice is to ignore much of their behavior at age 2-3, lest you spend too much time worrying that every tantrum or sign of disobedience means they are going to grow up to be a terrible human being ;)
ReplyDeleteI look around my classroom and think who will be her friends. Gracie will clearly be amazing and awesome but I won't always think that about her friends. We also will watch teenagers walking down our street and they are not always the most respectful. We really hope those kids won't be Gracie's friends.
ReplyDeleteI look around my classroom and think who will be her friends. Gracie will clearly be amazing and awesome but I won't always think that about her friends. We also will watch teenagers walking down our street and they are not always the most respectful. We really hope those kids won't be Gracie's friends.
ReplyDeleteI love the many action shots of Millie! Her body is always moving and shaking. We've always taken an active roll in our boy's lives and hoped they'd grow up to be kind to others. Our oldest has been bullied multiple times, mostly due to his small size, and it's just heartbreaking for us as parents. Matt would never be mean to another child...actually he would be quite the opposite. When you find out about your child being pushed around, punched, and verbally assaulted by another child your momma bear claws come out. I'm working hard on being patient when it comes to dealing with bullies, often reminding myself that it's learned behavior so they are likely treated poorly at home. I also use these moments to teach my boys about how we treat others and stepping in to help our friends. Matt has had much help and therapy to deal with low self-esteem issues. Unfortunately, the bullies seek him out...something I just do not understand.
ReplyDeleteThe moral of my story is...we can only wish for our children to grow up happy, healthy, and be good citizens to their friends and those around them. They will encounter enough ugly in this world, so being a good friend beyond necessary!
My husband and I are BOTH teachers so it is hard not to imagine how our girls with be as students, teengaers and more.
ReplyDeleteLove the headband... adorable!
That face. I just can't.
ReplyDeleteso sweet!! I'm sure it makes you so curious to see how she will be, but I love what you said - you love her the way now! The pictures I just TOO cute
ReplyDeleteSuch a sweet post! Loving Millie's adorable outfit!
ReplyDeleteLook at her sitting! She's such a doll face!
ReplyDeleteIt is fun to watch as they grow and become older kids. Every once in a while I get a glimpse of Sam or Rachel as an older kid or teenager and it's kind of fun!
ReplyDeleteLove your last line. And the cool thing about this whole thing is that she'll be a million different things, always changing with new facets to discover.
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