So very tiny
March 12th, 2006 by Susannah
She’s so very tiny. Sometimes I forget because her personality is growing so large!
Seeing her look out at the huge blue ocean and dip her tiny toes into the salty water for the first time took my breath away. She seemed fearless and confident but so vulnerable and small as she toddled across the sand. Squeals and giggles as the waves rippled into shore and chased her back along the beach.
Each day is so full of newness. Things she’s never seen. New sounds, smells and textures. Her pointer finger was in overdrive at the beach! I wonder what she thinks of it all? Sometimes she seems overwhelmed with excitement in her attempt to process all the world has to offer. In her world, even simple things like ‘helping’ me unpack the groceries one by one, become big adventures which elicit trills of delight!
It feels like such a giant responsibility to be sharing these moments with her. Protecting her, helping her grow, learn and discover life. It’s an honour and a joy that has far surpassed anything I could have dreamed.
More images from Eloise’s first seaside adventure can be viewed —-> here.
March 12th, 2006 17:38
Dear Susannah,
Lovely to read about your precious, tiny bundle of joy. It was a thrill watching her over the last week or so and seeing what a real, little character she is. Her generosity of spirit is wonderful. You and Rohan have every reason to be proud of her. And so do I. I hope you don’t mind me including the following lines. They were composed one evening after observing her eating dinner. Love you,
Dad
Food
Young Eloise just loves to eat
And her Mummy gives her tasty treats –
Food to make her healthy and strong,
Food to make her little legs long.
And when her tummy’s more than fed
She puts the remainders on her head
So, in her golden curls they’re caught.
I guess you’d say that’s food for thought.