Growing Up Baby Part 1

The twins are definitely growing up. Evan's Godpa just recently had his own baby and we went to visit little Grace and Mommy in hospital. When I looked at her, I couldn't quite believe that my two munchkins had been that tiny once upon a time. Especially when I look at them squirm around now.

Jordan, actually both of them, has taken to entertaining herself by playing fetch all on her own. Toss the toy, crawl over to it and toss it further. If we didn't worry about her slipping and banging her head on the hard marble, she could entertain herself for hours. I mourn the loss of their baby soft skin, especially round the knees. Her knees are perpetually black and red and the skin's become callused. Another sure sign that my baby is growing up.























She is also able to articulate herself and express herself emotionally. Falling backwards and banging her head on the ground, two days ago, she looked pointedly at every person in the room, in turn and cried and babbled the same cry, in the same tone with the same look. Asking for sympathy and fussing till she got it. That girl sure has developed the beginnings of feminine wiles.




























But at the same time, she's a toughie that will stand no nonsense. She shows herself to be the elder of the two. Strong willed, determined and non nonsense. Unlike her brother, she can't be coaxed to do something she doesn't want to do. Evan is more trusting, more easily distracted. In a sense, more easily fooled to do something he doesn't want to go. This little girl, there's no pulling wool over her eyes. She'll call you on it. And call you so loud, everyone in the neighbourhood would know that you were trying to fool her.





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