It's funny how it's the little things that can really make your day. It could have been the fact that Sophia made it through a whirlwind mall trip, and managed to stay cheerful with some help from her best friends, the Cheerios. (Who knew that it would be so crowded on a Monday morning?) Or even that I was able to find everything I needed to, including many things on sale. I even found a few things that were going to wait til another trip! But no - it was the kind comments from two older ladies in line in front of me...
Nice ladies: "What a darling little girl! How old is she? Nine, ten months?"
Me: "Yes! Yes she is!" (trying not to be sound too excited)
Nice ladies: "Why, she's just the right size!"
Now, many strangers look at Sophia's petiteness and say silly things like "Oh wow, she's teeny! My daughter/niece/neighbor's daughter's little girl is that size and she's only 6 months old!" Defensive Erin immediately wants either promise them that I do feed her or just straight up kick them in the shins. (I know they don't mean anything by it, but sheesh people, consider how a first time mom will take what you say!) I was thrilled beyond words for someone to not only guess her correct age, but tell me that she was just right. :D (Of course, I know she's just right, but you know what I mean.)
In other news, our family took a little trip to the North Pole, put on some costumes, and created this dance number just for you all! Enjoy!!
Monday, December 17, 2007
little nice comments and dancing elves
Posted by erin at 9:51 PM
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As a mom of a baby (well, toddler now I guess) with the opposite "problem" (we frequently get comments of how Nathan is much larger than other children his size), I think that tiny babies are very cute. :) I mean, of course I think that Nathan is cute. But if I were ever to comment on a child's smallness it would only be in the most loving, oh-that's-too-cute kind of way :)
Ah, what a prayer answered- if I couldn't be physically present (and in a public place to boot) to say it, I'm so glad that those two kind ol' ladies did! :)
I can't wait to see you later this week and parade our uniquely-sized and equally PERFECT babies around!!
Sophia is blessed to have your unshakable pride in (and love for) her to pop the little bubbles of silly comments before they ever hit her ears. I wish we moms only had it so easy. ;)
p.s. THAT IS HILARIOUS!!!!
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