As I think about Mariah right now, I am reminded of a story I once heard where every sentence began with either the word fortunately . . . or unfortunately . . . So I thought I would write my own "fortunately . . . unfortunately . . ." tribute to my 18-month-old.Fortunately . . . your hair is growing so much lately!
Unfortunately . . . it means I have to do more than comb it.
Fortunately . . . you are starting to say words that I can understand!
Unfortunately . . . your favorite ones are "NO!" and "MINE!"
Fortunately . . . I can almost always count on you for 11 hours of sleep at night!
Unfortunately . . . you only take one daytime nap now, instead of two.
Fortunately . . . you've started actually playing things other than "tear the house apart!"
Unfortunately . . . when you do decided to make a mess, you are REALLY good at it.
Fortunately . . . I don't have to spoon feed you anymore since you can DO IT YOURSELF!
Unfortunately . . . when I WANT to spoon feed you (applesauce, for example), you are adament that you can DO IT YOURSELF!
Fortunately . . . you can entertain yourself outside for quite awhile while I'm doing yardwork!
Unfortunately . . . you still can't do it all day, but neither can your 4 and 6-year-old siblings, so I guess I won't get on you too much about that yet.
Fortunately . . . you give great hugs and kisses lately!
Unfortunately . . . you have also just learned how to hit.
Fortunately . . . you go to nursery now!!!
Unfortunately . . . I really miss you in relief society. (Okay, so that's a lie--I can't find ANYTHING unfortunate about nursery!)
Fortunately, I get to spend time with this adorable little 18-month-old every day!
Unfortunately, she won't be 18 months forever. But I suppose that's fortunate in a way, too. :)
3 comments:
Yes. I know exactly what you mean. :) Trying at times, but such a fun age! And what cute, typical pictures of one that age. Love the one shoe off with one on and also the hair accessory. :)
Cute post, Taffy!
And while I only have one child who isn't even a year old yet, I'm definitely picking up what you're putting down!
I've never had so much fun with Kenadie than at this stage, but at the same time, I don't think I've ever wanted to rip my hair out so often during the day because she is throwing anther tantrum or has tipped over the trash can and is playing with all her dirty diapers!!
Love this post! How clever! I agree--every stage has its fortunatelies and unfortunatelies. I try awfully hard to focus on the positives, but it can be pretty tough sometimes. At least there are positives, right?
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