Big moments for us last week as we got a sneak peak at what lies ahead... By the way, I think our moms were right—“History DOES repeat itself.” Give me a second and you’ll see what I mean.
In one corner: The “Teenager”
Ella gave us a real eye-opener last week – not just with how much she likes dolphins – but we saw a bit of what the teenage years have in store. That teenage girl is just waiting inside, dying for a chance to burst out, and she made a few guest appearances throughout the week as we mistakenly asked Ella, “How was your day at school?”
“Fine.”
“What did you learn today?”
“Nothing.”
“Who did you play with?”
“I don’t know.”
Good grief! And so it begins!
After a couple days of this, we realized we needed to ask Ella more specific questions to help her recall her day. Things like, “What kind of art project did you do? Did you play with Izzy? What letter did you work on today?” Finally, we received more than a one-word answer…still, not as much as I was hoping for. I’m SO not ready for this.
In the other corner: The Toddler
It was an amazing week for Jaisa with the start of some major 1-year milestones. At 13 ½ months old, Jaisa finally took her first steps across the living room. I say “finally” because Ella started walking at 10 months (overachiever), so we’ve kind of been waiting for Jaisa’s big moment—not that I’m comparing. Oh, who am I kidding?
Jaisa was so proud of herself she proceeded to walk around the entire house that day, just to show us that she could. I knew you had it in you, sweetie. Mommy’s aching back thanks you for finally not having to hunch over and walk you everywhere…well, at least for too much longer as you master this latest trick. No pressure, but please hurry! [And yes, moms, I know what I’m asking for here. Considering I’ve been walking like Igor for the last few months, I’m ready to chase after an independent walker...in an upright position.]
Just when we thought we couldn’t handle any more childhood developments for the week, Jaisa throws us another. We were eating supper one night and I had put some food on Jaisa’s fork as I’ve been doing lately to teach her how to eat with utensils, and she proceeded to put the fork in her mouth. Nothing new. And then it happened…Jaisa started stabbing the rest of the food on her tray with her fork and was feeding herself! Matt and I looked at each other in only the amazement two parents can give as a child practices a new skill for the first time. Bravo, Jaisa, bravo! Before you know it, I’m going to be out of another job.
Don’t you just love it when everything clicks? It’s the little things in life, people! We can’t wait to see what the little Jedi will master next.
Teenage Ella, you stay inside….we’re not ready for you yet.
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