I had Avery on the floor this morning and she was just laying on her side playing. Pacifier in her mouth. Then she reach up with her hand and pulled the pacifier out. She has been able to do this for a while now; a frustrating occurrence when she doesn't really want it out.
side note - when Sam got to this point of being able to take the pacifier out she suddenly lost all interest in it and became more interested in the giant bears blanket that is now referred to as "blankie"!
As I sat there watching Avery she started playing with the pacifier. Holding it in her hand she was intensely watching her hand as she moved the pacifier around. Then the most amazing thing happened. Her little hand, with eyes glued to the action, moved that pacifier right back into her mouth! What was the smallest thing but the determination, intensity and concentration that I could see in her face as she did it made that little movement a BIG deal!
I was very proud of my little girl. As we sit here playing she has now done the same thing several times, getting faster and more "oh this is nothing" with each practice. The pacifier may be upside down but she is thrilled to have it back in her mouth.
The pacifier may stick around a little longer for Avery than it did for Sam...we will see.
2 comments:
do you mean "MINI"? :) missed you at the yard sale today! can't wait for the sept one! :)
you described that moment beautifully,can't wait to see you all Love you, grandma
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