Spirited!

So far it's three for three. Can't say I mind, I mean, I feel like I've been really blessed to have three spirited babies. What would I do with a child who just sat there doing nothing? How would I know if my baby was happy, sad, hungry, satisfied, excited, tired...? Anyone who has a spirited child can attest that they're pretty fun--extremely happy, loud, excited, busy, and just into everything (figuratively and literally). Also very expressive with their emotions (whether deliriously happy or so very sad)--there is no mystery about how they're feeling. You just don't get that dead-pan look from a spirited child.

My fabulous firstborn came and I discovered that she was spirited... She was such a happy little thing, especially when she was with her favorite person. Then my wonderful number two came, and I worried that he would fade into the background because his sister's personality was so flamboyant. No need to worry; he keeps right up with her. But I really worried about number three, with two older, passionate siblings--would she survive? But my fears are allayed. She is as spirited as the others. She is the happiest baby in the world when she's with her favorite person (which is most of the time, thank goodness!), but if something upsets her, watch out! There's no better word to describe her cry than LOUD.

So a girl came over the other day with a baby--same age as mine. I got all in her face (the baby's face) and started talking, trying to make her laugh... NO REACTION! I couldn't believe it--this never happens to me with my kids! I thought maybe it was me--since I'm not the mom, she didn't want to smile at me. Then the other mom said, "Yeah, I try talking to her and getting her to smile, but mostly she just looks at me." WOW, am I grateful for spirited babies!!!

I'm also grateful for talented friends... like my dear friend who did a photo shoot of our littlest munchkin. I'll post more photos later (it's hard work trying to keep up with these three!!!)