What a week! My little girl is transforming into a toddler before our eyes! This past week has held some very big changes for her and she has handle them like a champ.
Last week we made the big decision to wean Zoey entirely. We had already weaned the day time nursing and I was only nursing at night for about ten minutes. It was working well for us, but on Wednesday she was playing with Henry before we read her story. She was jumping, giggling, and squealing on our bed as she played. Suddenly I burst into tears. Henry was a little taken a back (understandably). I told him that in that moment I knew Zoey was ready to stop nursing all together. I wrestled with deciding to make that transition that night but decided I wasn't completely ready yet. So we made the plan that we would wait until Friday night when Henry would be able to be home to put her in bed. I cried a lot on Wednesday night. I felt a little silly but I realized it was okay. For nearly 16 months Zoey and I have had that quiet and special time for just the two of us, and even with the challenges in the beginning, it was precious to me. I loved being able to comfort her and help her calm quietly and sleep. But my sweet girl is growing up and that brings me more joy than I could have imagined. So Thursday night I quietly read her Bible story, prayed with her, and she nursed for a few minutes. I brought her down to bed and she curled up and snuggled up with her Boots. Friday night my sister in law took me out for a drink and we chatted and just enjoyed the time together. Henry put her to bed, and for the first time in her little life, I wasn't there....and I was okay. I've been doing just fine since my tears on Wednesday. I still absolutely want to be here when she goes to bed but it's amazing seeing her grow up and learn these new skills. I couldn't be more proud of her.
As if that milestone wasn't enough, she is also WALKING now! Full tilt! She took a few tentative steps early in the week and by Thursday she was really going, and now, she almost never crawls and she toddles everywhere! On Friday, Henry got home from work and she ran to him. I got a little misty, it was beautiful. He has been so excited for the day when she ran to him when he gets home and it's one of the best parts of our day.
Zoey has been also eating a lot more which is huge! She is a little picky, or I should actually say, she knows what she likes. She will try almost anything, but to actually consume a lot, she has to like it. I think that's fair, most people would go by that rule. She loves Vegetable Thin crackers and could eat 5 nectarines a day if I let her! She adores any fruit and yogurt, and banana bread. She'll try the pasta we have or some of the meats but we are still trying to find more things she enjoys. But it's truly a joy seeing her nibble away at new foods and gobble them up. Again, we are so incredibly proud. Henry and I regularly look at her and just become overcome with how excited we are for her.
So Summer continues to be busy and filled with excitement and activities but I am loving every minute!
