The transformation that Madison goes through from being a helpless infant to the toddler that she is today is truly amazing. I am so glad to have taken the time and effort to try and capture some of this in words, because my memory is so bad, the little things just don't stick.
Today, I had to go to work ( some semblence of it..) after we'd spent a pretty nice early morning together. Madison is getting used to it because I make a little ritual of it. We play and then I go off and pack my gear, get dressed, then finally I say my goodbye. I try and keep it lighthearted, I go: see you later, tata for now! Then I give her a hug and leave.
Initially she would wail and cry and we'd have to distract her. A few times I was naughty and chose to sneak out, but once she realized and was crying as I left. Of course I felt terrible.
Today, she reached out to me as we said our goodbyes, and initiated a hug! I was really touched. She didn't cry or make a fuss, just wanted to hug me and she said " sayang..." which is malay for "love"... then she tried to delay me leaving by wanting to play in her crib, but I had to go and so said my goodbyes and gave her a kiss.
It was amazing.. I tried so hard not to cry ... it's indescribable when your child reciprocates your love unconditionally, and at such a young age too!
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