Happy 2010!
As a parent, the best part of 2009 has been watching M acquire a quantum leap in her oral skills. From single words to short phrases to sentences to songs. Truly amazing! I would say that M can effectively communicate herself about 80% of the time now, taking away most of the guesswork we had to go through in her first 2 years.
She’s such a ‘big girl’ now that I can hardly recognise her in her baby photos. I always tell friends that the first 6 months were the toughest, but after going through 3/4 of her ‘terrible two’ year, I can’t decide if that still holds true. Perhaps it’s more right to say there’re more ups and downs as M grows.
M has gotten awfully heavy too! At least for me. At half my height, carrying her (11kg) over a short distance can turn out to be quite a workout and I never had bigger arms than now. It has also made my aching back and feet worse. I can’t be happier that lift upgrading to every level is finally coming to us (well, if it gets through the balloting stage). Never mind the noise and pollution!
Overall, I’m just glad that 2009 came and went peacefully. No major gains or losses. Just watching M grow has been the greatest joy
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