Kayleigh is now one year old, having already reached toddler status three weeks ago. Joy hit upon the perfect word for her when she & Brian were here on their spring visit—she is a little scallywag. She is also a marauder and a rascal! And so extremely adorable that we smile every time we look at her. She has sunshine in her every action, it seems. Both Dale and I got some great pictures of her (she had exceptional bedhead this morning, hair sticking out in all directions), her and Magda, and her & Jennifer & Magda, who came over to celebrate her birthday with us this evening. It is so nice to have family in town for these important events, as well as for the totally unimportant ones like when we just need some company that speaks in complete sentences. I have been waiting for years for Jennifer to have a baby to keep me company, visit parks with me during the week, etc.—it’s wonderful that it’s finally happened.
Jonathan was very sweet for his sister on her first birthday. We talked this morning about the day she was born, and I asked if he remembered meeting her for the first time. He said yes—I commented that he was quite shy around her for a little while—and he said that he was always loving his baby sister. We are so delighted that things have gone so well with their relationship; he adores her, and she just lights up for him.
Many thanks also to my lovely husband. We just spent ten minutes reliving the evening that led up to her birth and thinking about her first few minutes with us. It was quite something to have her born in the water and I think it was very helpful for me (and Dale) as well. The only time she was upset was when the nurse started the vigorous rubbing that they like to do—and then she calmed down immediately once we got the rubbing stopped but most importantly once Dale started talking to her over my shoulder. She knew his voice and looked at him as soon as he said something; it was very touching.
Happy Birthday, Kayleigh!
Posted by elizabeth at May 19, 2005 10:35 PM