First Half Birthday

People always say, "Enjoy it; it goes by so fast."  It doesn't matter how many times I hear it.  I nod and accept the challenge, because I know that they're right.  Six months has flown by in what feels like a single breath.  She may still look like a baby to you, but to me this kid's huge.  Imagine doubling in size in just five months.  Growing four inches.  Learning how to use your hands and arms, and to communicate exactly what you want. 

I've begun to see the world in an entirely new way, guided by a newbie to it.  Suddenly, the old silver faucets in the shower are beautiful and shiny.  She's dying to touch them.  Butternut squash is a delicacy, meant to be accompanied by mmmmms.  Well, I already knew that.  And here's what you're supposed to do with a book:  1. Open it.  2. Raise your eyebrows and open your eyes really wide.  3. Turn the page.  4.  Make a lot of noise. 5. Repeat steps 3 and 4.

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[Jennifer Gandin Le]

WOW! She's gotten so big! I think she looks even older because of that fantastically full head of red hair that she's got. And I'm going to have to remember her tips on how to read a book. I surely don't make nearly enough noise while I read.