Four
Sunday, February 26, 2012 at 06:53PM
Alberta turned four today. It seems like forever ago that she was born. Most likely due to the numerous moves and major life changes that have occurred since then. But, even with the addition of Gretta, she has always seemed like my baby. She still IS such a baby in so many ways. But she's also growing up. These last few months have been so hard for me as as parent and I find myself lacking everyday. I sometimes stare blankly at the creatures I am supposed to teach and guide. But today, on Alberta's birthday, I am choosing to see the beauty in where I am right now (as a friend was saying tonight) and I'm choosing to see her for exactly who she is and who she is meant to be.
She's so incredibly different from her older sister. Quiet and reserved in new situations. Precise and a little bit cautious (as you can see from the picture, Anna Kate doesn't tend toward the cautious side). She really despises being laughed at and expects a straight face to be listening to all of her tales. She is creative and has amazing follow through on all she starts. She knows who she is and sticks firmly to that. She whispers to me quietly in the morning as she lays close to me before the rest of the house is awake. She is very smart but doesn't like to show off. She struggles with vanity and a preoccupation with all things beautiful. She told me that if I didn't recognize her in heaven, it would be because she'd have long hair to the floor and nail polish. She speaks harshly at times if she feels she is being questioned or mocked. She is surprisingly stubborn when she thinks herself to be correct and crumbles when she lacks sleep. She thinks the baby growing in me now is for her because right now, Gretta prefers Anna Kate as a playmate. She still sucks her fingers and I think she may be the most difficult to break.
Her spirit is good and steadfast and I can already see glimpses of the young woman she will become. Oh she is becoming, my Alberta Jean. And she has made me more so as well.
Here is her youngest sibling at 21 weeks underneath the beautifully marked skin that she herself gave me more than four years ago.
Reader Comments (5)
Beautiful.
And the belly is stunning. Beautifully stunning that is.
I love you Lola. You and all of yours....especially my dear sweet Alberta Jean today. Oh how I miss you. xo.
She is sweet. I had most of those traits including the preoccupation with all things beautiful..still do:) You guys are beautiful too. Happy Birthday to her!
Beautiful. Love it!
She is such a beautiful girl. Thanks for including us in her day!