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November 6, 2009
4.6: Evolution
Six years ago, I spent every waking minute of every day with Jamie.
Today, she and I occupied the same space for less than two hours.
I still can't believe that in six short years, my tiny, helpless baby has grown into this capable, independent girl child who barely needs me for the everyday details of her life. All those things that I feared I would do for her forever: getting dressed, brushing her teeth, picking up her stuff, wiping her ass. Especially wiping her ass.
She can fetch her own food, even make smart choices nutritionally. I can't tell you how proud I was the day she came home and told me she had chosen a salad over chocolate cake at lunch. I'm not so strong. She reads, to her sister and brother, to me. She writes and illustrates books. She does homework and chores.
She helps me.
Six years ago, I couldn't foresee the day when I wouldn't spend every waking minute with my daughter.
Today, I'm afraid I can see the day where I don't spend a single minute of every day with her.
Posted by me at November 6, 2009 9:11 PM