I know this is my last baby. And I know that I have 2 choices: to enjoy every stage and phase or to 'get through' to the next milestone. I am choosing to enjoy every minute of Claire. To not wish away her to be older, walking, talking, etc. I am wanting to soak in every minute of her and her experiences, and make the most of them. I really want to relax and enjoy her infanthood.
I am a different parent than I was 7 years ago. When Cooper was born, it seemed like a race to get him to stand, walk, talk, potty train, and on and on to the next major step. I wanted him ready for kindergarten before he was 18 months old. Cooper was very precocious and did most things ahead of schedule. I took great pride in that, though it probably had little to do with me, that is just the way Cooper is. Natalie was ahead of schedule for most things as well. Luke was right on target, but always wanting to do what 'the big kids are doing', therefore ahead of his peers in his skills. Claire? She can just saunter through these next few years as casual and comfortable as she wants. I know that she will be just as bright, intellectual and athletic as the other 3. Those things will come natural, given her genetics and her sibling role models. I am excited to see the kind of little lady that Claire will become!
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