Rebecca Lynn
by Kym on January 17, 2007
Becca’s first birthday is rapidly approaching, and I’ve been pondering lately about how short her babyhood has been.
I’ve never been the sort to weep over my children growing up. No wistful regrets of “If only they could be wee little babes again.” I exult in every new development, glory in their growth, and cheer on every step towards independence.
However, for the sake of both my physical and mental well-being, we’re planning on waiting a couple years before having our next child. And as I pack up the clothing and toys that Becca has outgrown, I can’t help thinking how long it will be before those items are needed again. While feeding her a bedtime bottle last night, feeling her cuddled up against me, enjoying (and wincing) as she reached up her pudgy little fingers to grab my face, I did become wistful.
It doesn’t help that Becca is in so many ways the ideal baby. Assuming of course that the ideal is a happy, content, giggling little girl who crawls around the house babbling to herself, lights up at the sight of you, and is easier to tickle than…than…than something really, really ticklish!
I took the girls to a program at the community centre yesterday. Everyone sits in a circle singing songs, clapping, dancing, and laughing. Becca crawled around the room from person to person, grinning her little grin, climbing up into the laps of various Moms, chasing after the kids as they ran about, cooing and squealing with delight.
I was overwhelmed by the realization that here was a daughter of God, entrusted to my care. What a serious but joyful responsibility that is!
I hope I remember that in the years to come. Why is it that the most profound of life’s lessons are the hardest to remember?
5 comments
She is darling … both in the picture and the way you describe her. What an angel you have been blessed with.
“However, for the sake of both my physical and mental well-being, we’re planning on waiting a couple years before having our next child.” I feel the same way! I want more children, but now is not the time :) !! I think I would totter from the edge I am precariously balanced on into the depths of insanity.
BTW, my little sister’s name is exactly the same, but there is an “e” at the end of Lynn.
by Anonymous on January 17, 2007 at 9:14 pm. #
What a great reminder. This is exactly why I love having small children around (most of the time). They light up my world.
It’s especially hard for me to pack up Nora’s little things because I know she’s our last (and we were lucky to get her). I’m saving everything in boxes but I’m not sure why. Perhaps for the grandkids…
by Julie on January 18, 2007 at 1:40 am. #
Aw, she sounds like such a sweetheart!
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Anyways, your little Becca is an angel and a half . . . treasure those baby moments . . . you may never know when you get them again . . .
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