Some days I like to let my mind wander as to what Sophia will be like in a few years. Which parts of her personality will stick around, and in twenty years, what it is that we’ll be laughing at that she’s “always done this, or that“


Mostly I’m thankful for all that she’s teaching me. Patience is a huge one. Especially now that tantrums have started, and will most likely stick around for awhile. The girl doesn’t like being told “no” – not that anyone really does, I guess.She’s teaching me how to be a mom. Hopefully a good one. But if I ever have the opportunity to go through this insanely fun and wild ride again with another child, I’ll have her to thank for all that I know, and all I’ve already been through. 


My favorite part of the day has always been right after sleeping is over. Sophia has always been snuggly. But I know those days are numbered. And the snuggles are harder to come by now. But after sleeping time? That’s when she curls up in the middle of my chest and is completely happy just being there. And that smell – of a sleeping baby just waking up. I never want to forget what is smells like to breath in her hair as she’s curled up sucking her thumb on my chest. 


And so now as we’re making our way on this journey from snuggly baby to walking-talking-hysterically funny-sometimes-tantrum-filled toddler, I’ve discovered a second favorite time of the day: dress up.


Somehow, she has discovered the game of “dress up”. No clue where she got this from, but it started with pajamas. She would go to her pajama drawer, conveniently located at the bottom, pull all of them out and wrap them around herself, or put them on her head. It has now progressed to the cabinet that holds all hats, scarves and mittens. Now when I see her headed there, I run to grab my camera. And as she walks over with yet another hat for me to place on top of the two that are already there, I sit and snap away. And think about how in twenty years from now, I’ll be laughing at the dinner table, telling whoever will listen that Sophia always loved dress up. 

 With her favorite book of the week, “Las Palabras de Pipo y Berta”:

 I hope I’ll also be talking about how she’s always loved reading.