It was so exciting that it caused her to move like this for the first time.
What was it?
Macie's already quite familiar with my favorite, Cinderella.
She grabbed for her, shooting a little arm through the front doors, super fast.
And then decided to grab Snow White, too.
This toy is not recommended for 12 month olds,
Certainly not those that are actually 10 months developmentally.
We weren't sure if she'd know how to play with it.
She had no trouble finding joy from this toy.
We have done this discovery present approach with each of our children in their first year here.
It's the best.
A year prior, Macie entered the world in uncertain circumstances.
My emotions at our first meeting were high, in every way.
I was so overwhelmed with the whole thing.
I'd never felt such compounding fear and sorrow all while experiencing equal hope and joy.
And that conflict of emotions continued well after that meeting,
Strongly during the first month that is pressed in my mind with NICU scenery,
And in sometimes overwhelming and unanticipated spurts throughout our entire year.
And here we were, one full year later.
And all I wanted to do was celebrate our joy.
Did I cry?
Yes.
I mean, look at this perfect
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