I like looking at this photo because I think it reveals a window into Zo Peep’s adult self. Look at her stance, her eyes, her hands, her expression, her sense of self. Doesn’t she look much older than a 5 year old???
Occasionally, I look at my firtborn and see beyond the young child sitting or standing before me. I see her life in the future -- Hopefully one filled with love and adventure and happiness and purpose and security.
Some days I regret how quickly she seems to be growing up. For example, she desperately wants to start losing her baby teeth to be more like her classmates. In fact, she makes me check for wobbly teeth every night and every morning. Fortunately (from my viewpoint) all of her teeth are nice and secure right now.
But that will change. It is supposed to change. After all, my job is to raise her (and Libby Doodle Doo) to be adults someday – not to remain my babies.
I just wish that it all didn’t happen sooooo quickly.
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