Technically that's not true. Dragon is now closer to nine months than eight.
Nine months. That's how long she gestated for inside of me. And now she's been out in the world for about the same time.
Slow down kid. What's your hurry? I want to say to her. I know she'll be off like a bullet once she tastes a smidgen of independence.
Amongst my new mum friends, there is heightened anxiety regarding milestones and development. Are they eating? Crawling? Sleeping? Walking? Later on I imagine it will be other things like whether they know their ABCs or if they can swim yet?
Part of my job as a parent is to facilitate her development in the best way I can. But personally, I think there is too much emphasis on development and getting further along.
She's a kid. Let her have a childhood.
A friend of mine asked me recently what dreams and hopes I have for Dragon. I said I had none. Apart from her happiness and health that is.
After all, she's not here to live out my dreams and hopes.
I'm here to help her live out hers.
I hope she has many.
Nine months. That's how long she gestated for inside of me. And now she's been out in the world for about the same time.
Slow down kid. What's your hurry? I want to say to her. I know she'll be off like a bullet once she tastes a smidgen of independence.
Amongst my new mum friends, there is heightened anxiety regarding milestones and development. Are they eating? Crawling? Sleeping? Walking? Later on I imagine it will be other things like whether they know their ABCs or if they can swim yet?
Part of my job as a parent is to facilitate her development in the best way I can. But personally, I think there is too much emphasis on development and getting further along.
She's a kid. Let her have a childhood.
A friend of mine asked me recently what dreams and hopes I have for Dragon. I said I had none. Apart from her happiness and health that is.
After all, she's not here to live out my dreams and hopes.
I'm here to help her live out hers.
I hope she has many.
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