Monday, March 24, 2014

March Slice of Life Story Challenge: Day 24 of 31 / Five months

Five Months

You're FIVE MONTHS old today my little son.

You reach out your little hand and you curl your fingers around the green plastic frog that returned with us from Grandma's house. Slowly, painstakingly, you lift it, straight toward your mouth. You nibble on it, you look at me, you go back to nibbling. Suddenly, you rub your eyes and your eyebrows go red. You're ready for your nap.

To a casual observer, you are a baby like any other. You are doing the things that babies do. But I know what a developmental miracle you are. I know that each day you are mastering skills that were impossible only a week ago. When you do them, skills that are considered normal feel extraordinary. Because you are my son.

You are five months old today. Five months ago you made me a mother. You began giving me the opportunity to experience what life is really about. Because of you, I now live in a world where grasping a toy means more than checking email, where sitting upright means more than the list of to-dos. Because of you, I know how fleeting life is. So, thank you. I can't wait to see what the next months bring.


10 comments:

  1. I absolutely love this post. My youngest will be turning one in a couple of weeks, and I have loved being able to experience the fascinating infant development once again. I'm still amazed and don't think that would ever change.

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  2. The growth of learning is amazing to watch. It is the most amazing show on earth.

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  3. I love the "straight to your mouth" part. That part seems to go on and on. Enjoy the moments!

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  4. "Slowly, painstakingly, you lift it, straight toward your mouth. You nibble on it, you look at me, you go back to nibbling. Suddenly, you rub your eyes and your eyebrows go red. You're ready for your nap. " Such a sweet image! Anna, when my son was born, I began writing him letters, some by the week/month, then less frequently/holidays, milestones, each letter included things he was doing, saying, funny quotes, etc. This would be a perfect, letter to baby at five weeks, My kids each have a binder full, poor Lila, my youngest, hers is a little thin, but I am inspired to keep adding today! Thank you! :)))))
    www.parentingandpedagogy.blogspot.com

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  5. This is so beautiful, Anna - you've captured the wonder of parenthood. The world is never the same!

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  6. Oh yes, everything seems new and wonderful when seen with the perspective of a new baby. You capture that wonder wonderfully!

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  7. Awww… I love that you used direct address : )

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  8. This is lovely - he made you a mother - and you captured the miracle of motherhood.

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  9. Love this little picture of your son at 5 months. So much joy in your voice!

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  10. Babies are little miracles! This is a beautiful snapshot of your son!

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