I have to say that for the most part Lily's day consists of eating, sleeping, getting rid of what she ate, sleeping some more, eating again, sleeping again, swinging, playing outside, and sleeping a little more. It's easy to fall into the trap of "I can't wait until she..." But, the truth is I can wait. There will be plenty of time in the future to chase butterflies, drink tea, eat crumpets, play candy land and other mind-numbing board games. For now, I am just content holding our little girl close as she relaxes in complete security on my chest. The chin quivers, the slobbery kisses, the elusive smiles, and gleeful kicks are what make these fleeting moments so tender. I know there will come a day when I will long for the late night rockings and incoherent lullabies. So, as her personality begins to take shape we will be thankful for all of those little things that seem at the time, unimportant and routine.
Will she love animals like her oldest brother?
Will she be adventurous and bold like her other brother?
Will she sing or dance? like athletics or art?
Will she be picky like Micah or try new dishes like Dylan?
Will she like pink, or blue, or green?
Will she enjoy spelling or math or school in general?
Will she be outgoing like her mom?
Will she be spontaneous like her dad?
Each day a piece of the Lily puzzle will be put in place and we will try to enjoy the moments that turn into days that turn into years that reveal a lifetime.
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