When Cora was born, we pretty much didn't have anything else to focus on, so we spent a lot of time focusing on Cora. Every 3 months I took her for professional pictures. I noted every milestone in her baby book, complete with pictures. I blogged about motherhood.
Today we were at the water park and I saw a toddler going down the slide with three doting adults following closely and cheering, one taking a picture. You waited patiently for your turn. Then you sat up on top of the new toddler tortoise slide, taking in your moment as queen of the mountain before sliding down. I cheered. But with two kids to chase, there's hardly ever a time when we have a free hand for a camera, especially at the water park.
Today, at 17 months, you went down the 4-lane-racer slides with no hesitation. It was awesome; I'm biased, and probably have selective perception, but you were years younger than the other kids on those slides. You did it on repeat; daddy and I took turns catching you at the bottom (one of us needed to escort you up), so that we could each get the reward of watching your face on the way down. It was awesome. I never want to forget it.
We didn't get pictures or a video. I'm not sure you aren't coming out ahead. I'm glad we weren't distracted by a camera. You looked beautiful, and brave, and athletic, and delighted, and anyone who wasnt watching sure missed out. Take my word on it.
Signed,
Mommy
Ps: This pic is from 2 weeks ago when you went crazy over the sprinkler. Different day but same swimsuit... Does that count?
No comments:
Post a Comment