Baby Heidi is 9 months old tomorrow. This month she has gained a 2nd tooth and learned to stand without holding on to anything. This girl is ready to play!! In the middle of the night when I know she is sleeping I sometimes sneak into her room just to check on her and as soon as she hears that door squeak she is standing up in her crib bouncing up and down and babbling "mamamama" to which I respond "Easy there turbo!". I have no idea how she can go from 0-60 so fast.
She has started leaning in the direction of people she wants to go to and putting her arms out. I don't know whether to feel rejected or happy when she decides she wants to go see Grandma instead of be held by me. I have always said, even as a teenager, that I would never raise needy/clingy children, but I see now that I really didn't know what I was talking about. Being needed feels great!! I finally understand why people practice attachment parenting. The 24/7 baby wearing. The on-demand breastfeeding till 3. The Co-sleeping till 12. These things all sound crazy until you watch your baby willingly and fearlessly leave you without so much as a glance back to see if you're watching.
I wonder if I'll do things differently next time around.
1 comment:
Aww this almost made me cry! Its like when you grow up and realise the reason your parents would insist on so many things you hate!
You're always gonna be number 1 in Heidis life :D
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