Drew was out and about with Rachel yesterday (they went to the Oregon Children's Museum, which she got more out of this time than the last time we were there during the winter) and I asked Drew to pick up a copy of "What To Expect...The Toddler Years," part of the "What To Expect When You're Expecting" series. After dinner last night, I paged through it compulsively.
"If you use this book to look for things to worry about, I'll take it back," Drew said sternly. "I'm serious."
I had to laugh. But I still worry that she's not walking or saying anything discernible lately. Does this mean she's not a little genius??
We had a nice dinner last night...I made a new dish, orzo pasta with baked zucchini, walnuts, lemon and olive oil. Simple and fast...I had it on the table in 30 minutes. We had about 15 minutes to eat it before we had to start getting Rachel down for the night. At least we were able to light Shabbat candles and say the blessing.
Next week we plan to attend the second "Shabbat Under the Stars" this summer at Congregation Beth Israel. And tonight, after I get off from work, Rachel & I have a playdate with a new friend. Later we plan to go to a free concert by the Portland Symphony on the lawn of Grant Park. It starts at 6 p.m., lasts two hours and features Haydn.
I can't help thinking how different things are from the last time we went to this free concert a year ago. I was crying compulsively, thinking that Rachel would never stop being a baby and that I'd be sleep-deprived and worry-burdened forever. I was actually calculating how long I'd be kid-free until I had to start worrying about dying (my count: 10-12 years).
Now she is really a little person and I am really looking forward to having her crawl around on the blanket and cuddle up with us tonight while we have our picnic and listen to great music!
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I must say, apart from cuddling my little newborn, I am enjoying this summer much more than last -- thanks mostly to sleeping more and not moving across the country.
ReplyDeleteRachel is a super baby! don't worry! Calvin walked at 15 months and said his first word at 22 months: hot. I think Camilla said her first word around 18 months: uh-oh. maybe it was earlier. I can't remember.
The boys and I went to the Children's Museum on Friday. It was the first time we had been there in a year or so. Do you guys go to OMSI? The first Sun of the month is $2 Sunday so it's a really good deal. As far as walking goes, my friend's first child didn't walk until 16.5 months. And wrt the talking, just remember, those that are talking the most are listening the least ;) She's pensive and considerate and absorbing everything!
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