I went to the grocery store today. For some reason my youngest wanted to ride in the baby seat at the front of the cart. She is way too big to fit in that anymore so I suggested she help me push.
It was so nice having her close to me. All snuggled up safe and sound with my arms on each side of her. Talking about nothing. Giving her quick little kisses on her forehead for no reason than because it was there. I couldn’t help thinking about the little baldhead and big baby eyes that use to sit in the seat and babble non-stop as I did my shopping.
It took some work but we finished shopping. At times I looked a little foolish walking like a two year with a wet diaper trying not to step on her. I didn’t care I’ve looked foolish for things that were far less rewarding.
When we finished shopping and got home she helped me carry the groceries into the house.
“I can carry two milks” she boasted.
Grabbing both milks she waddled and grunted her way to the front door and to the kitchen. She then explained to me that she wasn’t a baby anymore. ‘Just look at me mom!’ She made muscle man poses in front of the open refrigerator.
I had to explain to her that she wasn’t a baby but she would always be my baby. She told me she was fine with that.
August 21st, 2007 at 3:31 pm
that is a very magic moment.
and I have done the grocery cart walk with K in front of me, I know those looks you get when people can’t see the little one in front of you.
worth it.
August 21st, 2007 at 3:44 pm
“I can carry two milks” is gorgeous. What a sweetie, just like her mom.
August 21st, 2007 at 4:06 pm
I’ve never noticed the looks. Probably because I’m staring down at my helper.
They always stay babies, that’s for sure.
August 21st, 2007 at 4:14 pm
My 3 kids maybe 26, 24 and 19.. but always to me they will be my babies :)
August 22nd, 2007 at 8:28 am
Kids are great, as long as they’re somebody else’s and not mine, hehe ;)
August 22nd, 2007 at 10:58 am
CamiKaos, Yes. Worth it. No doubt.
Island Girl, Who knew carrying two milks was the transition from baby to big kid. :)
Whit, I think you are quite a bit taller than me. Longer arms makes a different in the pose. You probably look much better than us short people.
Lady Banana, Yeah, I can’t imagine feeling any differently no matter how old they are.
Bill, Yeah, yeah. I’m having a moment here. Move on buddy. :)