I think it's been a really good thing for Gwyneth though, because it's given us several hours together each day, just her and I. She really seems to thrive when she has me to herself, which makes me wonder if "quality time" isn't also her love language.
And, if I'm being completely truthful, I think it's been good for Mama, too. This girl has really put me through the ringer for the last year or so, and I am just now starting to really fall in love with her all over again.
I'm so proud of how hard she's been working to control that fiery spirit of hers. I know it's not easy, let me tell ya. And I love how much she needs to be by my side, every second. And how she mimics my every move..."reading" her book, a big novel, just like Mama's...rolling up her pant legs...examining her fingernails...typing with her fingers perfectly splayed across the keyboard, trying to be just like me. I love her twittering little voice & the way she's started chattering non-stop. And I even have to smile when she pushes her brothers back and shouts "my Mama!" (though, she does get in trouble, I assure you).
Now, we have plenty of time to play and practice "our" photography each day...
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Aren't little girls fun!! Amber started really talking a few months ago and now she talks non stop (I guess she gets that from her auntie chatterbox). The other night we went to dinner for Micah's b-day & I needed my camera out of the car & took Amber with me to get it (she talked the whole way over) & then when I got to the car I set her on the trunk so I could grab it. She kept tapping the back window & saying "Nice car, nice car, nice car" it was so cute.
oh, I'm lovin the second one! I love the one on one time with each of my kids as well...
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