I have pointed out many times in previous blogs, just how fast time flies by and this infant "milestone" is just one other proof of this well-worn statement.
I have watched with wonder at my daughter grow from a tiny, helpless, squawking creature to a boisterous, lovable toddler that loves to bat her eyelashes at strangers and giggle when her papa chases her around the house. How incredible are the changes that occur in the first 2 years of life! This baby who needed absolute love, devotion and attention for 24 hours a day, seven days a week is already cutting "purse strings" so to speak by showing her little independent ways.
She pouts when she doesn't get her way (with that juicy, bottom lip sticking out to the point where my husband and I have to stifle our laughter), she insists on doing most things herself, including trying to put on her own diaper and feed herself ever-messy soup.
She communicates with every sense that she has - eyes glow and hungrily observe grownup ways, hands frantically gesture and touch all that is not allowed, ears listen raptly, catching phrases of mixed languages and laughter, mouth lisps baby words not yet understood by her fellow man (unless you are her doting parents!), nose sniffs willingly to sweets baking in the oven, or scrunching in semi-disgust at an unknown cuisine put before her, and legs... oh those dimply, sweet baby legs! Running, walking, dancing, stomping all over the house to make a statement saying "Yes, I can!"
All these things, and add in a pinch of, well, more like a shovelful of personality and you have my scrumptious 18 month old - ready to face her teeny tiny world with her babysweet determination.And on this "milestone" birthday, I ask God to protect my baby girl - to watch over her as she toddles determinately towards her future and to bless her with the knowledge that she is surrounded by love, hope and prayers, as well as unconditional trust in God and His saints for her wellbeing and happiness.
God bless you my sweet baby girl! We love you very, very much!
