Comments on: Slipping From Their Shells

By: Megan

Megan — Sat, 08 Aug 2009 13:02:30 +0000

@laura, that is such a great insight. There is something so empowering following change. Thanks for pointing that out – I think that gets lost in the swirl of emotions that change often brings.

By: laura @ peacoat

laura @ peacoat — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 16:54:25 +0000

this is such a good and thoughtful post.

i can’t speak for any children yet, but i will have certainly left parts of a shell behind by the time this summer comes to a close.

the actual shedding is a time of vulnerability, but the new that is emerging is so empowering, if a little shaky.

thanks for these thoughts this morning

By: Megan

Megan — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 12:07:56 +0000

@Tsh, wow! Reading! I am so looking forward to that day with Dacey. I can’t wait! And that span from 18 months to 2 is just incredible in terms of daily, weekly, and monthly growth and change. It’s good to stop and note these things. (And I need to do better with recording the changes!)

By: Tsh

Tsh — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 08:17:53 +0000

Beautifully said, Megan!

My kids are changing by the minute. I see it in my 4.5-year-old, who is reading faster and better every day. And I especially see it in my 19-month-old, who is babbling much more, playing more (instead of just banging toys around), and showing more interest in interactions.

I love this reminder — it’s a great one.

By: Megan

Megan — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 03:47:47 +0000

@Erin, it is CRAZY how much of a difference it makes when the language explosion happens. Just mind-boggling.

That was a beautiful post on growth and change. Thanks for sharing it.

By: Megan

Megan — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 03:44:30 +0000

@Jaymi, oh wow! What a beautiful and bountiful summer it has been for you, then. So wonderful you got to have some sweet time off with him in the summer.

By: Megan

Megan — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 03:43:11 +0000

@Natalie, oh yes. Those wee ones really do just change before your eyes, don’t they? And yay for signing with your toddler! Definitely a busy summer of changing in your home.

By: Erin

Erin — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 01:36:15 +0000

What a beautiful post. Change is a time of vulnerability. I guess I never really thought of it like that. I’ve recently written on my blog about the changes I’m seeing in my 4 year old: http://erine.typepad.com/eckenrode_family/2009/08/finding-our-wings.html
My 2 year is now talking in sentences. I forgot how wonderful their sentence structure is when their language skills are exploding. It’s such a fun time with them right now.

By: Jaymi

Jaymi — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 21:08:58 +0000

Since the beginning of summer my one year old son has: stood up on his own, started to walk, signed a few things “more” and “bye-bye,” pointed to our nose and toes and made a round-round motion when he points to the ceiling fan. Summer is a fun time! We’ve spent days outside playing in the dirt, picking weeds from the garden, playing with the garden hose, and watching lizards crawl across the window pane. It’s exciting to see him learn things about his world around him. I’ll miss it when I go back to work (part-time teacher) in 2 weeks.

By: Natalie @ Naddy's Blog

Natalie @ Naddy's Blog — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 20:53:07 +0000

Well, with the littlest, who is four months old, I’ve been seeing LOTS of changes! From little red newborn to the wiggly, social, opinionated, full of smiles little girly she is now.

And the 16 month old is full of changes too, this summer… he is beginning to be aware more of other people as such, and is starting to show empathy towards his sister. He is also starting to communicate- he has been signing “more” consistently this week! That is a BIG step forward and I’m soooo excited about it.

Yes! Lots of changes over the lazy days of summer for us. [2009|08|2e693d25d48121b742511579c12ddf78]