Baby’s Journal

Started in 1993

Since today is the day of my youngest daughter’s college graduation, I decided to take a little sentimental journey and look through her baby book.  What has struck me is that although she has of course changed in many ways over the past 22 years, there are so many aspects of her relationships and personality that have remained the same.  There are also events and happenings I forgot about, so I’m glad I wrote them down.

 1.  “Cousin Mackenzie was so excited to hear her cousin a girl that she jumped up and down for joy.”  This made me laugh because now, Michelle is so excited about Cousin Mackenzie’s brand new baby!

2.  “Laura gave her a teddy bear with blue pajamas.”  So Michelle’s favorite childhood stuffed animal was actually a gift from her big sister.  I didn’t know that!

3.  “At 18 months, Michelle likes to close the door of the playroom sometimes and stay in there by herself.”  Yep, that’s Michelle all right.  She still likes to close her door and be by herself. 

 

4.  “For Michelle’s first Christmas:  In the evening we went to Grandma Marilyn’s and Grandpa Claus’s for a noisy fun party with cousins, aunts, and uncles.  Michelle enjoyed watching everyone sing along with Disney’s Christmas video.”  I’ve wondered how old the annual Disney sing-along is.  Now I know it’s been at least 21 years.

5.  “At nine months, her favorite food is American cheese.”  Yes, CHEESE!

6.  “At fifteen months, Michelle likes to listen to music and sing.  She dances and claps to the music and tries to sing too.”  At 22 years, Michelle likes to listen to music and sing.  And yes, she still dances and claps.  But now she actually can sing – and even play it. 

Those who are reading this who don’t know Michelle will not be able to relate to these particular similarities.  They do provide food for thought, though.  Where we’ve come from and the relationships we had as children really shape who we are today.