I know many moms talk about wanting to freeze their babies in time, to keep them at a certain age, at a certain stage. Many talk about wanting to freeze at that newborn stage (also known as the blob stage to me). Which I could never in a million years understand.
I really couldn't understand the desire to freeze a kid at any age. I've really been enjoying watching the Critter grow and change and get bigger and figure stuff out. It's been one of my favorite things about mommyhood, watching her grow.
Until now.
Now, the Critter is 7 and a half, almost 8 months. She is on the verge of becoming mobile, but not quite there yet. She is a happy, smiling girl that likes to see other people, but knows and loves her mama. She is sleeping well (except for when those dastardly teeth hurt her gums) and eating well. She laughs when I tickle her, or make funny noises. She is a true joy to be around.
I'm not at all ready for mobile baby. Aside from the fact our house is still not baby-proofed (read: total deathtrap), I like where she is right now. I like carrying her around, with her clinging monkey-style at my hip. I like her sitting and playing with toys on the floor, and knowing she'll be there if I skip out to pee for 30 seconds. I like her right where she is.
Can I just stop now? Freeze her here, and keep her like this forever? Please?
Mama's not ready to move on yet, Critter Girl. Slow down, just a bit (or a lot) for me, okay?
Repeat: Cold Peace
1 day ago
I am right there with you. Wyatt turns 8 months in a few days and he's moving and grooving, but I am not ready for the walking. Man, where did the time go? I want him to be a cute, one-toothed baby for a lot longer...
ReplyDeleteThey grow way too fast don't they!!! I can tell you though, the upcoming stages just continue to get more and more fun. Yes, being mobile can be stressful and more exhausting (I too baby proofed last min and am still baby proofing), but their personalities just continue to explode. When they start communicating with actual words/signs it is just so cool. I still wish time would slow down, but I have yet to experience any day without complete joy watching all the new things he's doing.
ReplyDeleteI agree with not really understanding the "freeze" sentiment, but I will say, I am LOVING Emma at 17 months. Such a personality and you can really interact. So just remember, each stage has its benefits!
ReplyDeleteawe, how sweet!! when you do baby proof, consider investing in gates that open instead of the ones you have to climb over, ours were about $60 each, but SO worth it:
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Davie's only been crawling for a week, and I miss the "immobile" stage already! She gets braver and goes farther every day! She really entertains herself now that she can follow the animals around, though. :)
ReplyDeleteCan't believe the Critter is already almost 8 months! I can see how moving from stage to stage would be difficult for Mama. Sounds like she is doing so great!
ReplyDeleteNow that my DD is 18 months, I can think of 3 or 4 times I'd already have wanted her frozen in time. And, this is one of them...just wait until all you hear all day is "mommy, mommy, mommma" and sweet little arms hug your neck real tight. I have to say, this whole journey (barring the IVF stuff, I could have totally lived without that) has been the most amazing thing of my life! Enjoy every second of it! It goes way too fast.
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