“a portrait of my daughter, once a week, every week, in 2014”
This is my first time participating in this community, and I’m glad to be joining them. Thanks to the ever lovely Jodi for inspiring us all…
I don’t know how it’s happened, but suddenly, we’re on the short end of the stick. Lucy will only be an infant for a little less than six months. Toddlerhood will soon be upon us! And so, I’m learning to slow down and savor the little moments of her infancy. Moments like this:
Lucy sat between my legs as we threw that squeaky green ball for Margot on Tuesday night. As the dog bounded across the living room, Lucy’s eyes grew wide. I clapped in praise when Margot brought the ball back….which Lucy found hilarious. She threw her head back and laughed. Again and again. I couldn’t stop clapping. She couldn’t stop laughing. And I thought, “this is the best part of life…watching your child experience such unchecked joy.”
And then there was Monday. We celebrated her grandmother’s birthday (which meant a houseful of aunts, uncles, cousins, and good food). Lucy didn’t mind being passed from person to person, each of them loving her typical “Lucy” interactions (wide smiles, bites on the nose, scratches on the face). We let her rest, stomach down, on the carpet, and she made valiant efforts to push off and crawl. We all went home happy and tired. I already know she’s going to be an extroverted child (just like her papa).
But perhaps my favorite moment this week? Watching Lucy’s delight when Papa brings her into our bedroom. Usually, Ryan lets me sleep an extra thirty to sixty minutes in the morning because I still wake up at night to feed our girl. So when it’s finally time for me to wake from my beauty sleep, Ryan brings Lucy into our room. The moment our eyes meet, her face lights up, and she flails her arms up and down in excitement. How perfect to be loved with such unabashed abandon.
Happy New Year, Monet! I can’t believe how fast Lucy has grown. She is such a gorgeous, happy baby. I love reading your posts on how she’s developing and maturing, but the true beauty is in the details of the small things that bring you joy. Beautiful words for a beautiful baby!
I love the idea of people making a picture of their child(ren) once every week. It keeps reminding parents of how fast their children grow and they should enjoy every single moment. It sounds like you know exactly how to do that! You started with such a wonderful picture too!
I hope you get to enjoy lots of lovely moments this new year! 🙂
I love this post. The joy a child brings to one’s life is incomparable.
Such a wonderful idea to take a portrait every week! Time is definitely flying by right now – and I can only imagine it goes even quicker with a little one! Love this picture of Lucy – she always seems so happy! And such a nice reminder to focus on the happy / good moments – for all of us!
I love it. I just love it so much. Lucy is such a joy!
what a beautiful idea! one that I’m sure you will be looking back at for years to come. She is just so precious, with those two little teeth poking out!
Omigosh, so incredibly sweet. What a perfect little family you have 🙂
Simply wonderful!!!!!
She is so incredibly cute!! Love the idea of portraits once a week!!
there is simply nothing like those little moments, irreplaceable!!!!
I love every bit of this and am so excited to see how much more beautiful Lucy gets each week. 🙂
Beautiful!!! Just beautiful, looking forward to seeing all the rest of them too
Lucy is so adorable and this little project sounds awesome. Can’t wait to see all the photos. 🙂
Lucy is so adorable! That’s such an awesome idea, I look forward to seeing a portrait every week 🙂
What sweet moments! Waking every morning would be such a joy! I can’t wait to see the weekly portraits. I bet she grown so fast!
Such precious memories you are forming, Monet – you will remember them always! We have a video of our grandson when he was about 6 or 7 months, laughing hysterically because his dad was opening a cupboard door, so that he could slam it shut. The silliest thing ever, but so precious!
She is just out of this world adorable!
What a happy baby! 🙂 ela
What a fantastic idea! Having these portraits will make a wonderful album or scrapbook. This first picture is simply amazing. I can almost hear her laughing out loud! It must be incredible to see her personality shining through as she grows. What a treasure 🙂
Sweet post and a sweet baby!
Lucy is a pure delight. I remember the flailing of the arms and the innocent excitement. And it goes fast. You will be so happy that you are documenting it!
I love the idea of a photo a week! And we get to see them all. 😉 You’ll love looking at these photos in the years to come. You’re right, children grow so quickly. Good post – thanks.
I’ve been reading another blog that does this series and I think it’s SUCH a great idea. Plus, how awesome will it be to be able to look back on these after a year. What a perfect pic to start with. Lucy is gorgeous! Loving her two little bottom teeth 🙂