Da Da Da

Over the past few weeks it seems that all you know how to say is da da da. After first I thought it was cute because you were babbling and talking and smiling a lot more but now I am starting to feel a hint of frustration because you never say ma ma anymore. :( I know that you are just babbling and that you cannot at this age make a connection between saying da da and putting those words with a face. But over this last eight months we have nurtured a special bond that only a mama and a daughter share so maybe once and awhile you could say ma ma. :)

8 Months Old

Eight months ago, we welcomed you, Lizzie into the world. I remember the pride and awe that I felt as I finally got to hold you. (Finally, because your Mommy had been holding you lovingly for the previous 9 months -- though both of us were eager to hold you in our arms).

Lizzie, I saw you clearly calm down after the ordeal of labor, the shock of the new environment. You took in the situation around you, and I could almost see you decide, that yes, this was a workable situation. They (specialists) say that you cannot make out much with your eyes in those first few days, but that first hour that you were outside in the world, you seemed to be taking in the situation. You first looked at me with confusion. As I talked to you (and your mommy) you appeared to register that "oh, this is how this familiar voice looks." And from then on you appeared to look at me with recognition.

I find myself again eagerly looking forward to hold you. I wonder if you will still look at me with recognition?

Crawling

Nope. Not yet... but soon! Lizzie, you're just about to get mobile (no, not a phone) --- about to get moving to places of your choosing. You get to exercise your free will and decide where you want to go. Within reason, that is. For I assure you that your mommy and I will still help you through this learning stage. We will train you to make good choices, and pray that you will continue to make them.

For now, however, get ready to enjoy the little bit more freedom you can experience... and be prepared to get pulled away from dangerous (but very enticing and exciting) things.