As we approach the three year milestone for Miss Lila I
find myself more attune not just to her
evolving persona but that of our little
family. As a rapidly evolving toddler, our little girl is now an active participant
in our daily routine – and all of its peaks and valleys- the little squabbles
and all of the familial dynamics no longer go unnoticed - finely tuned Lila doesn’t miss a beat.
We took a
trip last week back to the “family homestead” and encountered a bit of
unexpected drama- nothing we won’t get through- but what was new to us was Lila’s
reaction – to both what was spoken and what was felt. Like a little barometer
the atmospheric pressure was measured and delivered via Lila’s demeanor. As our daughter now asserts herself into this
triptych of our family balance beam the shift affects us all. We wax and wane to her beat.
This little seismic shift in our family has adjusted my
focus not just to Lila but to Greg. An
amazing father since day one, I now observe a new side of my husband as he
evolves into a more mature protector of his little girl. Still there to swing her so high in the swing
and to read her favorite book each night, but also to talk to her about what
keeps her up at night and both what “bothers” her and her latest obsession-
whether it be Superman, baseball or DocMcStuffins. This fatherly evolution is a joy to watch and
to quietly observe and overhear.
Parenting a spirited three year old is indeed a thrill ride
bookended by patience and pure bliss. Lila
and I are lucky girls to have our great cuddly bear of a protector who regrettably
leaves early every morning while we are still in bed but rushes home to us each
night.
Happy Father’s Day to the best husband and daddy we two girls could ever have.
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| First Game of Catch |
What’s new: Lila and Stella had a fabulous time together on our family trip- Lila is such the little Mommy to her “sister/cousin” Stella- and while just one, Stella seemed acutely aware of Lila’s every coming and going- we look forward to a lifetime of adventures with these two best buddies! Growing Lila is well into polysyllabic territory and phrasing—“I have an idea…”, “Do me a favor…” “Actually Mommy…”
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| Best Buddies |
Lila is quite curious about hospitals, ambulances and
doctors- hence her favorite show- DocMcStuffins on Disney. Aunt Liz gave Lila her first stethoscope she
bought when she was a nurse! Lila loves
to give check-ups. Lila also entertains
us all with the “One, two, three- blast off!!"
Favorite foods: turkey
sausage, pasta, watermelon, Mommy’s chicken Milanese, asparagus.
Lila weighs 29 lbs and is 36.5”
